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SY60 UPS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,338 mi
Last recorded98,338 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY60 UPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 98,338 miles

Full body under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of certain components. EG brake and fuel lines.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward control arm cracking on inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges cracking and thin. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge and thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward control arm cracking on inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges cracking and thin. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge and thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 98,333 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Mid to rear joint corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Out of the wheel arch liner to the flex pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Under the wheel arch liner. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Out of the wheel arch liner to the flex pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over the sub frame to the flex pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Full body under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of certain components. EG brake and fuel lines.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward control arm cracking on inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges cracking and thin. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge and thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward control arm cracking on inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges cracking and thin. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge and thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 97,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm/front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm/front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 95,445 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 95,418 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 88,910 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 87,426 miles

parking brake efficiency low 16%

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,848 miles

diesel emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Fail 9 Sep 2021 84,847 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

diesel emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 19 Aug 2020 80,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,311 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 73,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 65,951 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,032 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 56,031 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 48,109 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 48,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2015 37,360 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,696 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 24,233 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 24,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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SY60 UPS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SY60 UPS, 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 SY60 UPS registered?

SY60 UPS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2010.

Is SY60 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY60 UPS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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