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AD10 BYW

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

231,186 mi
Last recorded231,186 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 BYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 231,186 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 231,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 206,062 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 192,323 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 192,185 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 192,183 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 186,481 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Dec 2018 182,214 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 169,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 149,112 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 149,109 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 125,863 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 100,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 100,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 63,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AD10 BYW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD10 BYW, 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 AD10 BYW registered?

AD10 BYW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2010.

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