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C3 SGC

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

107,411 mi
Last recorded107,411 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 SGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 107,411 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2026 67,465 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 59,387 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 106,017 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2024 103,245 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 51,212 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 42,816 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 100,995 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 100,993 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 100,653 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 34,188 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 92,845 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 92,845 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 25,591 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 89,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 89,173 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 13,467 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,003 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 65,019 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 17 Apr 2018 12,383 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,961 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,815 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,261 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 38,543 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,374 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,941 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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C3 SGC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 C3 SGC, 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 C3 SGC registered?

C3 SGC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is C3 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 SGC shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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