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DG53 NNS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,154 mi
Last recorded142,154 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 NNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 142,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 135,516 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 126,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 126,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 123,579 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 123,578 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding only after hand brake operation (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 117,864 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 117,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt facing downwards (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn facing upwards marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 100,918 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,768 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 85,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear noise from handbrake shoes

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

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

Offside Rear noise from handbrake shoes

Fail 10 Jan 2020 85,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear noise from handbrake shoes

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

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

Offside Rear noise from handbrake shoes

Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,877 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,765 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 58,493 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 48,968 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 38,804 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 28,031 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 16,225 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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DG53 NNS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG53 NNS, 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 DG53 NNS registered?

DG53 NNS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2010.

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