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2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,303 mi
Last recorded168,303 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 MT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 168,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 160,514 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 160,514 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 150,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 135,228 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 124,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - worn and scored - quite badly in places (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across floor - heavily corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 124,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - worn and scored - quite badly in places (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside inner pad VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across floor - heavily corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 116,388 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 107,460 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 95,727 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 80,543 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

emissions low emitter

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,567 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,888 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,561 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,783 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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56 MT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc 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 56 MT, 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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56 MT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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