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DFZ 8333

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,845 mi
Last recorded90,845 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 8333
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 90,845 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 85,110 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator affected when rear fog light on (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 85,110 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator affected when rear fog light on (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 78,281 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 78,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 72,887 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake is noisy when tested in rollers

Fail 23 Feb 2023 72,879 miles

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres have bulging on inner sidewalls , tyre structure is failing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake is noisy when tested in rollers

Pass 7 Feb 2022 67,564 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 67,396 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - visible near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 63,658 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at nearside rear wheel arch corroded - borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal pipes at flexi hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play at nearside front and offside front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 63,658 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at nearside rear wheel arch corroded - borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal pipes at flexi hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play at nearside front and offside front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 59,014 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 53,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.51mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle fitted with side skirts, floor and engine undertrays obscuring the view of some components

Water pump noisy/rough

Fail 25 Jan 2019 53,800 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.51mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle fitted with side skirts, floor and engine undertrays obscuring the view of some components

Water pump noisy and coolant level is low

Pass 15 Jan 2018 57,280 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 57,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DFZ 8333 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DFZ 8333, 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 DFZ 8333 registered?

DFZ 8333 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2010.

Is DFZ 8333 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 8333 shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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