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A23 DYF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

114,170 mi
Last recorded114,170 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 DYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 114,170 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 107,572 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 101,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 94,056 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyres outer sidewall cut slightly

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly and sidewall cut slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2022 86,973 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 81,283 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2020 76,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm limit(255 35 18y) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm limit(255 35 18y) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 67,732 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 67,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 62,468 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 56,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 47,248 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage/perishing in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 39,385 miles

Damage to offside rear tyre sidewall 255/35/18 94Y

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 22,533 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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A23 DYF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A23 DYF, 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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What year was A23 DYF registered?

A23 DYF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2010.

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