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VA59 VKT

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,881 mi
Last recorded104,881 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 VKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 104,881 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hose ferules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes corroded (Both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone bush deteriorating (Inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroding (Both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays obscuring view

Fail 13 Nov 2019 104,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hose ferules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes corroded (Both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone bush deteriorating (Inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroding (Both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays obscuring view

Pass 27 Jul 2018 89,205 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,628 miles

Central Rear Under Trays Fitted

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 65,108 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,747 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 51,747 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 42,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,664 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,083 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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VA59 VKT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VA59 VKT, 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 VA59 VKT registered?

VA59 VKT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 February 2010.

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