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R1 BVK

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests29 (27 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.1%

Mileage

161,000 mi
Last recorded161,000 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 BVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

27 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 161,000 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 146,413 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 146,413 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 156,268 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 133,402 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 150,351 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 118,240 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 144,475 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 111,395 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 138,904 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 94,594 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 132,053 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 86,196 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 89,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower camber arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 126,651 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,708 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 118,367 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,588 miles

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 111,434 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,943 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD IN INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,531 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 25,521 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 80,925 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 14,374 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE SPLIT ON INNER SIDEWALL

Pass 8 Aug 2014 6,602 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,109 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,006 miles

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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R1 BVK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R1 BVK, 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 R1 BVK registered?

R1 BVK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2010.

Is R1 BVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 BVK shows 29 tests with a 93.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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