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4162 MG

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,631 mi
Last recorded103,631 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4162 MG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 103,631 miles

Undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2024 99,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2023 85,055 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 83,444 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 83,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 80,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,932 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 70,644 miles

Nearside Rear nsr headlamp leveling rod broken but may still be functional

Fail 3 Apr 2019 70,644 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear nsr headlamp leveling rod broken but may still be functional

Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,243 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 63,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,184 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,654 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,044 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,428 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,508 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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4162 MG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 4162 MG, 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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4162 MG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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