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BNZ 340

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,808 mi
Last recorded126,808 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 340
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 126,808 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 117,659 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 102,201 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 86,669 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 75,244 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 75,217 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 64,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Full inspection not possible;replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Full inspection not possible;replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Full inspection not possible;replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Full inspection not possible;replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 55,717 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 55,717 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 52,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 47,504 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 47,504 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,840 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,382 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,161 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 22,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2013 17,179 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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BNZ 340 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 BNZ 340, 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 BNZ 340 registered?

BNZ 340 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2010.

Is BNZ 340 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 340 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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