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M125 DKM

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,665 mi
Last recorded124,665 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM125 DKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2024 124,665 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 117,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 109,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front , centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 97,419 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre to rear and both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 96,971 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre to rear and both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,134 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 85,684 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 79,723 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 72,539 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jul 2017 72,539 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 65,876 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,373 miles

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

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,261 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 41,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 31,178 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,219 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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M125 DKM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 M125 DKM, 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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M125 DKM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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