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DL10 WTZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,345 mi
Last recorded226,345 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL10 WTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 226,345 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Aug 2025 226,267 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2023 198,975 miles

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

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2023 198,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 191,275 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2021 187,055 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2021 187,055 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 181,557 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 176,552 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 168,520 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 161,792 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 161,792 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 142,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2016 142,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 129,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs have slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2015 129,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 116,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Jul 2013 100,103 miles

wipers slightly smearing on windscreen

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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DL10 WTZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DL10 WTZ, 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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DL10 WTZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2010.

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