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VU60 ZLN

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,459 mi
Last recorded117,459 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 ZLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 117,459 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 117,571 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 107,690 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 102,163 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,786 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 93,001 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 89,503 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 14 Oct 2019 89,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 85,504 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 82,051 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,573 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,104 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 61,232 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm

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 ZLN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 VU60 ZLN, 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 ZLN registered?

VU60 ZLN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2010.

Is VU60 ZLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU60 ZLN 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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