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D17 JME

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,170 mi
Last recorded147,170 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 JME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 147,170 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2025 147,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2025 147,015 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission further inspection needed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245\40\17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 135,120 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 131,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 131,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 125,437 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 125,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst on rollers (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2021 115,937 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 106,385 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 102,431 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 99,706 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 94,994 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 93,246 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 89,621 miles

Engine cover fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 89,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 76,235 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 63,536 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,967 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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D17 JME is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D17 JME, 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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D17 JME is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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