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C5 NPM

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,678 mi
Last recorded50,678 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 NPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 50,678 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 50,656 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 48,763 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 48,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 46,685 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 44,918 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 42,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 40,057 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 37,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 32,995 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,499 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 25,423 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 21,977 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 17,021 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 12,574 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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C5 NPM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C5 NPM, 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 C5 NPM registered?

C5 NPM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2010.

Is C5 NPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 NPM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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