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EK10 ETL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,608 mi
Last recorded102,608 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 ETL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 102,608 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,257 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,169 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 87,600 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 82,752 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 80,029 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 77,165 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 69,936 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jul 2014 27,935 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,285 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 18,285 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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EK10 ETL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK10 ETL, 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 EK10 ETL registered?

EK10 ETL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is EK10 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK10 ETL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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