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H3 GLW

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,591 mi
Last recorded136,591 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 GLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 136,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel slight noise when spun. possible corrosion on inner disc

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 136,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel slight noise when spun. possible corrosion on inner disc

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 129,883 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 129,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 124,100 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 118,603 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 11 Oct 2021 112,907 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,122 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 96,050 miles

Front Exhaust flex very weak (also minor Leak)

Pass 22 Oct 2018 83,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 71,533 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,128 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,553 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 39,493 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 38,701 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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H3 GLW 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 87.5%.

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 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 H3 GLW, 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 H3 GLW registered?

H3 GLW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2010.

Is H3 GLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 GLW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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