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DA60 CGZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,161 mi
Last recorded156,161 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA60 CGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 156,161 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 156,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 155,401 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 155,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 140,871 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 140,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2021 126,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 125,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Too flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Too flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread, not too chords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 107,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 107,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 100,480 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 93,122 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 70,269 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 70,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 47,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

whining noise coming from engine bay

Pass 7 Dec 2015 38,245 miles

coolant leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 32,380 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 32,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 25,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 25,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DA60 CGZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA60 CGZ, 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 DA60 CGZ registered?

DA60 CGZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2010.

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