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A10 VPM

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,943 mi
Last recorded96,943 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 VPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 96,943 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 5 Nov 2024 88,893 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 88,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 80,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 71,372 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 66,409 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 64,995 miles

slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2019 64,412 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 64,412 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 62,608 miles

Both sides sill covers fitted

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Off side and near side front tyres wearing from inner and outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2017 60,019 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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 18 Sep 2017 60,019 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 56,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 56,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,539 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 54,539 miles

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

Engine covers fitted.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,779 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,660 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,456 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,747 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,181 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,772 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 28,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,235 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 25,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,162 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 17,985 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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A10 VPM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,631 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 A10 VPM, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A10 VPM registered?

A10 VPM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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