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VSF 5

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,424 mi
Last recorded90,424 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSF 5
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 90,424 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 89,576 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump shield wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 89,569 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump shield wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 88,072 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 86,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 85,320 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 85,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 81,213 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,392 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,492 miles

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

Full length under tray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2018 63,198 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,470 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 58,470 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,113 miles

both front tyres - slight wear to edges.

Fail 8 Jun 2016 53,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres - slight wear to edges.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,849 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 47,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,017 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VSF 5 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel 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 VSF 5, 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 VSF 5 registered?

VSF 5 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is VSF 5 safe to buy?

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