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B23 MMP

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1618cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests51 (34 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,249 mi
Last recorded78,249 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 MMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,618cc

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MOT History

34 pass 17 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 78,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear upper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2026 131,475 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 71,097 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 127,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth outer edge of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 127,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension wishbone consul bush delaminated from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP warning lamp is permanently on. (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Body component insecure Outer and inner wheel arch trim plastic panels. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose Bumper lower trim. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Front fog lamp insecure Bumper mounted fog lamp insecure. (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Bumper mounted headlamp plastic lens misty. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth outer edge of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Bumper mounted headlamp plastic lens misty. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 122,606 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 67,951 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 67,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 116,292 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 116,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 64,997 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,131 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 111,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 62,744 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 62,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 107,461 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 99,998 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 99,989 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 199,690 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 58,645 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 91,025 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 55,577 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 55,576 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 88,015 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,899 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 52,899 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,408 miles

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

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

Oil leak bottom of engine

Pass 1 Apr 2017 49,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 56,396 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 56,396 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,931 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 44,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 53,930 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 53,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,206 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 46,656 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,190 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 38,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 40,766 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,080 miles

exhaust hanger corroded and broken at the rear

near side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Sep 2013 34,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hanger corroded and broken at the rear

near side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,983 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 31,981 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,297 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,930 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,624 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,599 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 15,599 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,948 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 12,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 10,367 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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B23 MMP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,618cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 51 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B23 MMP, 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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B23 MMP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2010.

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The MOT history for B23 MMP shows 51 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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