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EJ53 RGS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,234 mi
Last recorded129,234 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 RGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 129,234 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 115,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 115,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 98,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 81,038 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 May 2020 81,038 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2019 68,891 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of floor and brake components.

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

Pass 11 May 2018 61,472 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Central Front Upper engine cover fitted

Nearside Lower under tray fitted

Nearside cover sill fitted

Offside Lower under tray fitted

Offside cover sill fitted

Fail 8 May 2018 61,425 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Central Front Upper engine cover fitted

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Nearside Lower under tray fitted

Nearside cover sill fitted

Offside Lower under tray fitted

Offside cover sill fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 54,910 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 46,247 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 46,247 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,196 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 33,989 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 23,185 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 19,018 miles

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

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

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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EJ53 RGS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ53 RGS, 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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EJ53 RGS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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