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OV60 ZGK

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,947 mi
Last recorded121,947 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV60 ZGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 121,947 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays covering engine bay and floors fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Feb 2026 121,946 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays covering engine bay and floors fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2025 119,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish and worn outer tread advise change now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish inner and outer tread change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 119,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall and perish outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish and worn outer tread advise change now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish inner and outer tread change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 117,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 117,315 miles

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened ar suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure inner (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability arm inner attachment come away part corro part from weld (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 115,610 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing very outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 113,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 113,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 110,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 107,905 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,040 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer worn and perishing, small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer worn and perishing ,small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 104,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer worn and perishing, small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer worn and perishing ,small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,619 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 93,645 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,291 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 25 Nov 2014 73,137 miles

No Emissions detected

Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,430 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

Fail 27 Nov 2013 55,426 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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OV60 ZGK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV60 ZGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV60 ZGK registered?

OV60 ZGK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2010.

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