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VD55 EPA

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,342 mi
Last recorded103,342 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD55 EPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 103,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At connection to flexi brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At connection to flexi brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In inner tread surface. 195/60 R16 ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At connection to flexi brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At connection to flexi brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In inner tread surface. ()

Pass 20 Jan 2025 97,942 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 90,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 83,979 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 83,976 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 74,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At connection to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At connection to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 68,063 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 61,683 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged not locking (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 55,043 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 45,103 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding as marked

Nearside Rear tyre centre tread reading 2mm

Offside Front brake pipe corroding as marked

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding as marked

Offside Rear tyre centre tread reading 3mm

Pass 23 Jan 2017 39,738 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak rear differential ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 39,738 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak rear differential ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 33,244 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INPSECTION OF SEATBELT

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

Pass 1 Oct 2014 26,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 20,100 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriated

offside front tyre deteriated

offside rear tyre deteriated

Fail 9 Oct 2013 20,100 miles

offside front tyre deteriated

offside rear tyre deteriated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre deteriated

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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VD55 EPA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VD55 EPA, 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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VD55 EPA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2010.

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