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MFZ 4717

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,901 mi
Last recorded160,901 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 4717
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 160,901 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 158,255 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 149,072 miles

Both Side Parking / Hand Brake Low Readings

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 149,072 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm / Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Side Parking / Hand Brake Low Readings

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip Beam Bulb Fitted Wrongly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip Beam Bulb Fitted Wrongly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 139,439 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 139,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 130,258 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 119,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 106,274 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,879 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,482 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,669 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,458 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 69,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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MFZ 4717 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MFZ 4717, 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 MFZ 4717 registered?

MFZ 4717 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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