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VU10 TYF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,076 mi
Last recorded148,076 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 TYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 148,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 143,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 143,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 135,545 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 128,726 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 128,657 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 124,734 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 117,376 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 109,451 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 100,310 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,294 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,329 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,866 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,215 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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VU10 TYF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VU10 TYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU10 TYF registered?

VU10 TYF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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The MOT history for VU10 TYF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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