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HBE 83

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,549 mi
Last recorded43,549 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBE 83
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 43,549 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 43,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracking excessively to expose cords - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracking excessively to expose cords - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTTH inner treads cracking - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 41,809 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 40,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it joins flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 39,037 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 37,807 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 20 Jan 2021 36,401 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Fail 20 Jan 2021 36,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Pass 3 Jan 2020 35,321 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 33,848 miles

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 33,841 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 32,271 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Jan 2017 30,452 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 30,400 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 28,361 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to perish and cracking on sidewalls.

Under trays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 26,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres down to 3.5mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 24,170 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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HBE 83 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HBE 83, 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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HBE 83 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2010.

Is HBE 83 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBE 83 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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