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CA53 HAM

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,653 mi
Last recorded135,653 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 HAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 135,653 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 125,718 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 118,425 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 112,795 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 107,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 102,991 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 97,475 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 90,335 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 90,023 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tpms light on

Pass 29 Sep 2018 87,951 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has slight cut

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

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

slight oil leak from enmgine

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2018 87,951 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has slight cut

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight oil leak from enmgine

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 80,770 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,800 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear 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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CA53 HAM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA53 HAM, 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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CA53 HAM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2010.

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