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SV60 BYX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,678 mi
Last recorded129,678 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV60 BYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 129,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear **borderline failure advise immediate replacement** (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material **borderline failure advise immediate replacement** (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Nearside handbrake readings poor

Offside headlight dipped beam slightly dim

front brake discs slightly worn

undertrays restricting view of multiple underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2019 125,909 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 119,221 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight coolant leak.

Fail 3 Aug 2018 119,221 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight coolant leak.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 106,303 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken but cable secure

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Aug 2017 106,226 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken but cable secure

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jul 2016 88,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 88,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,116 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,179 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

phone holder on offside of windscreen

Fail 31 Jul 2014 47,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly lipped

phone holder on offside of windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,651 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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SV60 BYX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SV60 BYX, 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 SV60 BYX registered?

SV60 BYX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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