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DR07 ALB

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,539 mi
Last recorded163,539 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR07 ALB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 163,539 miles

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2021 143,298 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 20 Dec 2021 143,298 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Dec 2020 127,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 14 Dec 2019 115,472 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 115,472 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 104,113 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 103,965 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 87,227 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 87,108 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 71,118 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 59,748 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 59,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wheel alignment

Nearside Rear outer brake light out

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 46,833 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 46,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DR07 ALB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DR07 ALB, 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 DR07 ALB registered?

DR07 ALB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2010.

Is DR07 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR07 ALB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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