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PY60 VVL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,872 mi
Last recorded73,872 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY60 VVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 73,872 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 73,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Oct 2025 73,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 70,783 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 68,751 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 67,804 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 67,260 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 66,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 66,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 65,020 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 65,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 61,098 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 57,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 53,214 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 47,264 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 47,264 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 41,255 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 38,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PY60 VVL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PY60 VVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PY60 VVL?

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What year was PY60 VVL registered?

PY60 VVL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2010.

Is PY60 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY60 VVL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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