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A3 VAF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,721 mi
Last recorded85,721 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 85,721 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 84,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 83,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 83,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 81,916 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 80,383 miles

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2021 79,147 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 77,853 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,168 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 75,168 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,676 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 70,970 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,309 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,717 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,495 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 65,029 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 64,631 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,631 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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A3 VAF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A3 VAF, 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 A3 VAF registered?

A3 VAF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is A3 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 VAF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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