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DSZ 3942

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,208 mi
Last recorded118,208 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 3942
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 118,208 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 116,126 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 116,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 112,118 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 112,118 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 109,638 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 109,638 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads low

Pass 17 Aug 2022 104,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 96,895 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 96,891 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 87,861 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 87,056 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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DSZ 3942 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DSZ 3942, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSZ 3942 registered?

DSZ 3942 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2010.

Is DSZ 3942 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSZ 3942 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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