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401 ATB

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,580 mi
Last recorded87,580 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration401 ATB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 87,580 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 83,048 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 78,330 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 78,329 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 69,673 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 62,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 58,683 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 53,241 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 47,393 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 47,393 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 41,994 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 41,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 36,081 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 36,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 30,480 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 30,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Chunk missing from outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 21,841 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 17,243 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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401 ATB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 401 ATB, 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 401 ATB registered?

401 ATB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2010.

Is 401 ATB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 401 ATB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 401 ATB have outstanding finance?

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