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IGZ 8709

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

252,838 mi
Last recorded252,838 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIGZ 8709
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 252,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 245,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2025 245,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2024 235,312 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pipe damp of fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 223,299 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output different from o/s, patern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 218,789 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 218,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking abs pump pipe union leaking chalked (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake disc pitted

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 216,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in near side windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 207,500 miles

Front Tyres, wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear hand brake cable, supplementary strap partially insecure.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 184,894 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 158,236 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 139,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wipers streaking

Pass 7 Mar 2015 108,723 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,137 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 82,135 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,742 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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IGZ 8709 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 81.3%.

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 IGZ 8709, 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 IGZ 8709 registered?

IGZ 8709 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2010.

Is IGZ 8709 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IGZ 8709 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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