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A22 EYE

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

196,599 mi
Last recorded196,599 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 EYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 196,599 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both . o/s/f bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 179,540 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 179,540 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 158,325 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 158,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 133,480 miles

Parking brake performance only just met requirement (16%)

Pass 14 May 2022 116,990 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 113,157 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 106,822 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 98,634 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 87,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,688 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2016 65,250 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,349 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,465 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 45,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing low plus cut in off side rear tyre side wall

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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A22 EYE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A22 EYE, 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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A22 EYE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2010.

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