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DP53 AJS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,709 mi
Last recorded139,709 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP53 AJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 139,709 miles

Factory fitted covers

Offside Front Lower arm tie rod ball joint dust covers split a bit

Fail 22 Oct 2025 139,709 miles

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

Factory fitted covers

Offside Front Lower arm tie rod ball joint dust covers split a bit

Pass 12 Nov 2024 135,778 miles

Factory fitted covers

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 128,041 miles

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

Factory fitted covers

Pass 9 Nov 2022 124,902 miles

Factory fitted covers

Pass 22 Oct 2021 121,352 miles

Factory fitted covers

Pass 24 Oct 2020 111,001 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 111,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 96,377 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 91,511 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *** WORN AND LIPPED *** (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *** WORN AND LIPPED *** (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 81,619 miles

all tyres worn on shoulders no cords exposed

Fail 5 Jul 2016 81,619 miles

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

all tyres worn on shoulders no cords exposed

Pass 7 Jul 2015 69,192 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 55,939 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,871 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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DP53 AJS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DP53 AJS, 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 DP53 AJS registered?

DP53 AJS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2010.

Is DP53 AJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP53 AJS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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