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M412 REF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,812 mi
Last recorded57,812 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM412 REF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 57,812 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 57,810 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 51,238 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2024 44,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 44,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 43,459 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 43,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 42,523 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 40,524 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 40,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 36,274 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated camber arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 35,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated camber arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 33,591 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,827 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,761 miles

both front tyres are badly perishing

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,278 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 17,853 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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M412 REF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M412 REF, 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 M412 REF registered?

M412 REF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2010.

Is M412 REF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M412 REF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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