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DIW 1980

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,554 mi
Last recorded116,554 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIW 1980
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 116,554 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 109,639 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low n/s wearing but not as low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear beam mount securing/brace plate starting to corrode both sides

Fail 29 Sep 2025 109,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam fit h7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low n/s wearing but not as low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear beam mount securing/brace plate starting to corrode both sides

Pass 9 Oct 2024 104,251 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 104,251 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm on the osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,896 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 99,658 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 92,911 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 88,047 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 88,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 81,486 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 81,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 73,731 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 60,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s/r seat belt and stalk not fully inspected due to child seat being fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2018 60,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/r seat belt and stalk not fully inspected due to child seat being fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,863 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r seat belt and stalk not inspected due to child seat being fitted

stone chip on windscreen in drivers view (zone A) less than 10mm

Fail 29 Sep 2017 53,863 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r seat belt and stalk not inspected due to child seat being fitted

stone chip on windscreen in drivers view (zone A) less than 10mm

Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,431 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 33,950 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 30,549 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,949 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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DIW 1980 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DIW 1980, 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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DIW 1980 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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