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SP60 LYU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,856 mi
Last recorded157,856 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 LYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 157,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 157,856 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 156,498 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 152,012 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 141,827 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 131,904 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 113,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,172 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 91,172 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s parking requiires adjustment, efficency lower than n/s

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP60 LYU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SP60 LYU, 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 SP60 LYU registered?

SP60 LYU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2010.

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The MOT history for SP60 LYU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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