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J23 DRR

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,283 mi
Last recorded73,283 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 DRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 73,283 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 73,283 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 68,383 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 68,382 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 62,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 62,199 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 57,679 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 57,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 50,324 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 24 Oct 2020 40,466 miles

under tray fitted under engine obstructed full view of engine

Pass 29 Jul 2020 39,800 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 36,799 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 33,376 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2018 33,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorating and wearing on edges of tread area

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 24,008 miles

all tyres have splits in tread grooves

front tyres wearing outer edges

small chips in screen

Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,821 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 15,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 11,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 11,123 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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J23 DRR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J23 DRR, 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 J23 DRR registered?

J23 DRR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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