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C5 WES

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,016 mi
Last recorded107,016 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 WES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 107,016 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 22 Nov 2024 104,022 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 104,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 100,488 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 100,480 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 96,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brakes noisy on rotation.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 96,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brakes noisy on rotation.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 90,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,220 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 82,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed

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

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 82,476 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,080 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 66,282 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 13 Nov 2017 65,665 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s & n/s sidelights flashing with hazard warning lights (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre is run flat type

Pass 18 Nov 2016 59,990 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,764 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,289 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 44,289 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 33,362 miles

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

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

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 WES is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 C5 WES, 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 WES registered?

C5 WES is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2010.

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