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VU60 ZLX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,319 mi
Last recorded62,319 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 62,319 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 56,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 51,217 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 45,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords surface (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 44,553 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 42,587 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 41,203 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 38,883 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 38,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded arch as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,569 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 35,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape along tread pattern

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape along tread pattern

Pass 2 Aug 2017 29,667 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 25,464 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side-wall damage.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,580 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 17,920 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT TO OUTER SIDEWALL NO CORDS EXPOSED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CUT TO OUTER SIDEWALL NO CORDS EXPOSED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 13,862 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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VU60 ZLX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

VU60 ZLX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2010.

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