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CA53 TLC

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,656 mi
Last recorded176,656 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 TLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 176,656 miles

advice further look at front and rear brakes and hand brake both sides

advice keep eye on rear tyres

advice on further look at engine management light after re set

advice on slight blow at exhaust front flexy pipe

advice on slight movement at both front lower ball joints and very front suspension arm mountings

advice on slight piting at both front metal brake pipes and rear metal brake pipes across rear axle advice further look at they are firm but further look at

advice so slight surface corrosion at rear axle at suspension mountings and look at rear suspension mounting bushes both sides

Fail 28 Dec 2022 176,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

advice further look at front and rear brakes and hand brake both sides

advice keep eye on rear tyres

advice on further look at engine management light after re set

advice on slight blow at exhaust front flexy pipe

advice on slight movement at both front lower ball joints and very front suspension arm mountings

advice on slight piting at both front metal brake pipes and rear metal brake pipes across rear axle advice further look at they are firm but further look at

advice so slight surface corrosion at rear axle at suspension mountings and look at rear suspension mounting bushes both sides

Pass 16 Jan 2022 159,998 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on further look at rear hand brake both sides

advice on slight lift at n/s/f lower ball joint

advice on slight movement at front suspension arm bushes

advice on slight pitting at o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes

Fail 16 Jan 2022 159,998 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on further look at rear hand brake both sides

advice on slight lift at n/s/f lower ball joint

advice on slight movement at front suspension arm bushes

advice on slight pitting at o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 118,745 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 82,182 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,116 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,381 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 36,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,731 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracking through tread

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 TLC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TLC, 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 CA53 TLC registered?

CA53 TLC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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