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C16 TEY

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,818 mi
Last recorded111,818 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 TEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 111,818 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2026 111,812 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror indicator unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 100,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upward facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 90,515 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 86,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,950 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,014 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 72,014 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 66,195 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 61,339 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 58,331 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 56,281 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 53,233 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 47,600 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 41,339 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 41,339 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 31,888 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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C16 TEY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C16 TEY, 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 C16 TEY registered?

C16 TEY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is C16 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 TEY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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