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VE10 ULC

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,695 mi
Last recorded50,695 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 ULC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 50,695 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 50,257 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 49,233 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 49,233 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 48,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 48,570 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 47,953 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 45,189 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 45,186 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,357 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 32,485 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 31,109 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 31,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,353 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 25,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 19,632 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 19,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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VE10 ULC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE10 ULC, 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 VE10 ULC registered?

VE10 ULC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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