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D21 SAB

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,399 mi
Last recorded124,399 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 SAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 124,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bendy shape (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bendy shape (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 121,156 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 121,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 115,528 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 109,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 109,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 102,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear park brake cable support bracket broken.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted, not allowing inspection of all brake pipes.

Pass 24 Aug 2021 95,353 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of brake pipes.

Pass 28 Aug 2020 87,513 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 79,723 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 74,374 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,161 miles

All four tyres worn on the edges

Pass 2 Sep 2016 65,450 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,622 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,550 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 56,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,440 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts inner sidewall, perished

Fail 28 Aug 2013 50,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts inner sidewall, perished

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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D21 SAB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 D21 SAB, 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 D21 SAB registered?

D21 SAB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2010.

Is D21 SAB safe to buy?

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