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BA52 SAR

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,013 mi
Last recorded97,013 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA52 SAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 97,013 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 94,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 92,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 92,633 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 90,836 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 90,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working side repeter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 86,811 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,005 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 83,004 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable front mount (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable front mount (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

coolant low

Pass 26 Sep 2020 79,450 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body cover fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 76,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 72,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 68,070 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

slight cracking n/s o/s front suspension lower arm inner stab bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2016 55,145 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear inner approx. 85% worn (3.5.1g)

kerb damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall + wearing inner edge

n/s o/s front bonnet struts stiff

various minor chips/cracks to windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2016 55,145 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s o/s rear tyres split inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front inner approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear inner approx. 85% worn (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front excessively worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

kerb damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall + wearing inner edge

n/s o/s front bonnet struts stiff

various minor chips/cracks to windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2015 44,590 miles

nail n/s o/s rear tyres

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

slight cut/split o/s rear tyre inbetween tread

Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,154 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slightly splitting/cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 2 Oct 2014 33,154 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre slightly splitting/cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2013 19,820 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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BA52 SAR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BA52 SAR, 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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BA52 SAR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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