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AK55 ARY

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,193 mi
Last recorded151,193 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ARY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 151,193 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 151,169 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 135,492 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 135,492 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 127,979 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 116,966 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 116,966 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 96,932 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 96,931 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 81,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 81,058 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,534 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 59,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge, main tread approx' 3mm

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,541 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2016 53,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2015 46,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2014 38,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 29,056 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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AK55 ARY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AK55 ARY, 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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AK55 ARY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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