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VO60 BPE

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

247,443 mi
Last recorded247,443 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO60 BPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 247,443 miles

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

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2025 247,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2024 241,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front temp repair done (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm left (5.2.3 (e))

noise from n/s/f suspension

noise from n/s/f suspension

Pass 7 Sep 2023 235,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 224,465 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 224,464 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 211,476 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 211,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 198,605 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 198,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 184,696 miles

Rear brake noise noted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 169,796 miles

Nearside Front position light inoperative

Pass 1 Sep 2017 155,076 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 155,030 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 138,874 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 124,995 miles

Devise holders removed from windscreen

Offside Headlight has very low light output

Fail 7 Aug 2014 99,589 miles

Offside Inner Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 99,589 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,460 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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VO60 BPE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VO60 BPE, 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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VO60 BPE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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