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VK10 LZJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,283 mi
Last recorded43,283 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 LZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 43,283 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 39,081 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 55,838 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 55,802 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 26,530 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 22,080 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 22,080 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,637 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 19,119 miles

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Pass 1 Mar 2016 16,872 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 14,662 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 12,193 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 9,774 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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VK10 LZJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK10 LZJ, 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 VK10 LZJ registered?

VK10 LZJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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