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VN60 GHY

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,509 mi
Last recorded161,509 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN60 GHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 161,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear but not weakened (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 147,297 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 130,584 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2022 114,373 miles

Front screen wash frozen

Pass 20 Dec 2021 102,494 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 102,494 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake pipes has leakage from joints. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner drive shaft boot perishing

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner drive shaft boot perishing

Fail 11 Dec 2020 95,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner drive shaft boot perishing

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner drive shaft boot perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2019 88,425 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front tyres tread cracking slightly

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn/lipped

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 27 Dec 2018 76,708 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads wearing thin

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2017 64,325 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,375 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage (marked)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,694 miles

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 20 May 2015 47,984 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,618 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,403 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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VN60 GHY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VN60 GHY, 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 VN60 GHY registered?

VN60 GHY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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