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MLZ 1853

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

207,978 mi
Last recorded207,978 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 1853
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 207,978 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 207,512 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 206,789 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 206,146 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 205,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 204,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s & o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 202,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 200,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 192,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 182,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 173,390 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 165,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 52,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 154,591 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 138,649 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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MLZ 1853 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MLZ 1853, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MLZ 1853 registered?

MLZ 1853 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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