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MCU 881N

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,772 mi
Last recorded114,772 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 881N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 114,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable clip insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2024 113,556 miles

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 103,818 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 90,890 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2021 85,826 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))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,668 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,344 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 60,221 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 49,383 miles

Central under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 38,367 miles

Centre Front under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 25,275 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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MCU 881N is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MCU 881N, 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 MCU 881N registered?

MCU 881N is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2010.

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The MOT history for MCU 881N shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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