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V55 AVS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,160 mi
Last recorded110,160 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 AVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 110,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 94,589 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 81,441 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 81,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear low pressure

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 69,345 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 57,404 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of some under side components

Pass 1 Feb 2021 49,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tires perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays covering some under body components

Fail 26 Jan 2021 49,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tires perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays covering some under body components

Pass 30 Jan 2020 43,495 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 43,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes are codded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 36,330 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 30,488 miles

Tyres cracking slightly on tread and sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2017 25,572 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 24,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 21,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 21,305 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 18,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 13,246 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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V55 AVS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V55 AVS, 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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V55 AVS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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