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VN10 EKR

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,236 mi
Last recorded155,236 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 EKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 155,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 139,265 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 139,263 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2023 130,358 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 114,991 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 102,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 97,983 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has stepping wear

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

Underside covered by undertrays

Fail 22 Sep 2020 97,983 miles

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

Both front tyres are VERY LOW on the inner and outer edges and VERY low at 2mm each

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has stepping wear

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

Underside covered by undertrays

Pass 27 Sep 2019 89,571 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 77,032 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,034 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 64,034 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,481 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 26,047 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 16,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,882 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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VN10 EKR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel 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 VN10 EKR, 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 VN10 EKR registered?

VN10 EKR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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