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MK10 POJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,925 mi
Last recorded160,925 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 POJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 160,925 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 146,917 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside of steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside(to front of hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 146,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside of steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside(to front of hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 130,302 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 130,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 116,160 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 116,160 miles

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 97,758 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,909 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S/F tyre has scuffing and cuts to outer sidewall

Fail 27 Jun 2016 66,909 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S/F tyre has scuffing and cuts to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working corrected under P.R.S (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 45,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 35,572 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,787 miles

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

nearside front tyre uneven wear low treads on edges plus outer wall damage/possible wheel alignment required/Continental/225/40ZR18/92Y/

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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MK10 POJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK10 POJ, 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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MK10 POJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2010.

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