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VU10 UAE

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,182 mi
Last recorded168,182 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 UAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 168,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 168,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 152,225 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 143,362 miles

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

Offside headlamp low light output

Pass 29 Jul 2023 134,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald inner edge - advise renew (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 134,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald inner edge - advise renew (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 125,778 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 112,368 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 112,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 96,685 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 83,331 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 83,323 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,430 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,355 miles

near side rear stop lamp 50% working

tyre pressure warning on screen

Pass 19 Jul 2016 30,496 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,470 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 19,462 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,872 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,386 miles

offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres starting to crack

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 UAE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VU10 UAE, 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 UAE registered?

VU10 UAE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2010.

Is VU10 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU10 UAE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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