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VU60 ZJK

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,484 mi
Last recorded198,484 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 ZJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 198,484 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 185,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2022 185,953 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 171,882 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 171,882 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 165,107 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full under side inspection

Pass 16 May 2019 155,274 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 155,220 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 140,869 miles

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Fail 14 May 2018 140,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

eml on

Pass 22 May 2017 120,799 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 105,978 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 105,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 92,552 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,767 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 69,767 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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VU60 ZJK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VU60 ZJK, 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 VU60 ZJK registered?

VU60 ZJK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2010.

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