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DIL 5301

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,327 mi
Last recorded71,327 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 5301
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 71,327 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 66,708 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,217 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 61,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,760 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 59,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,308 miles

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

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,680 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 15 Apr 2017 40,537 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 35,142 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,265 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,881 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 13,724 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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DIL 5301 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DIL 5301, 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 DIL 5301 registered?

DIL 5301 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2010.

Is DIL 5301 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIL 5301 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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