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HFZ 3923

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,613 mi
Last recorded134,613 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 3923
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 134,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 134,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 130,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 130,569 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 125,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 125,038 miles

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 120,618 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 115,584 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 115,500 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 110,829 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2020 106,641 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 98,916 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 92,181 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hoses both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 92,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hoses both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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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HFZ 3923 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HFZ 3923, 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 HFZ 3923 registered?

HFZ 3923 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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