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DG10 CZW

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,154 mi
Last recorded180,154 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 CZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 180,154 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened welding repair carried out - unable to fully inspect heavily under sealed / covers + shields fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers + shields fitted

parking brake travel

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2024 174,546 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 170,225 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened welding repair carried out - unable to fully inspect heavily under sealed / covers + shields fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2023 170,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened welding repair carried out - unable to fully inspect heavily under sealed / covers + shields fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 163,594 miles

(rear subframe has been repaired)

Fail 23 Feb 2022 163,589 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

(rear subframe has been repaired)

Pass 12 Nov 2020 155,308 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 147,378 miles

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2019 147,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2018 126,091 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 122,565 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 118,740 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 114,745 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 106,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,948 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

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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DG10 CZW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DG10 CZW, 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 DG10 CZW registered?

DG10 CZW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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