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RK60 VLN

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,361 mi
Last recorded114,361 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK60 VLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 114,361 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted.

Pass 17 Apr 2024 107,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2023 97,994 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 97,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 95Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 88,862 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 88,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jan 2021 83,034 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 83,034 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,908 miles

correct no.plates fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2019 75,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2018 70,842 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,504 miles

correct number plates fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Oct 2017 63,504 miles

correct number plates fitted at time of test

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread both (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,664 miles

Engine Cover Fitted Obscuring View

UnderTray Fitted Obscuring View Underside Conponents

Pass 24 Aug 2015 54,061 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,284 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 48,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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RK60 VLN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK60 VLN, 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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RK60 VLN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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