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DX10 SMO

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,049 mi
Last recorded142,049 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX10 SMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 142,049 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 142,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 135,373 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 203,095 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 118,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 118,573 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 107,835 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 98,048 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 92,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 92,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 78,130 miles

All tyres wearing edges slightly

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 47,016 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,108 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 19,211 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 16,263 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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DX10 SMO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Beige 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 DX10 SMO, 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 DX10 SMO registered?

DX10 SMO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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