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AGZ 288

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,417 mi
Last recorded89,417 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGZ 288
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 89,417 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 89,341 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 84,575 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 81,064 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 76,502 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,018 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 69,725 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 68,440 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,355 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,802 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 60,801 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 53,959 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 53,952 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arms, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective Latch not working (8.4.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,791 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 51,791 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,946 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,270 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,991 miles

both front tyres deteriorated and worn on edges

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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AGZ 288 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AGZ 288, 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 AGZ 288 registered?

AGZ 288 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is AGZ 288 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGZ 288 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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