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MB56 BAP

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,285 mi
Last recorded102,285 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB56 BAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 102,285 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 100,428 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 97,137 miles

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

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

Front arms, shocks and other suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear shocks, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

Fail 8 May 2024 96,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Front arms, springs, shocks and other suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear springs, shocks, arms and other suspension components corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 93,487 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 91,418 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 91,417 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 87,722 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 87,710 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD !!!!!! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,545 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 66,109 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 62,721 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 59,730 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,778 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,376 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 27,930 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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MB56 BAP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc 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 MB56 BAP, 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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MB56 BAP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2010.

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