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MO04 ADS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

219,256 mi
Last recorded219,256 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO04 ADS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 219,256 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 214,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 214,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 207,506 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))

Nearside hand brake not as effective as offside

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))

underbody protection fitted not allowing full inspection off pipes etc

Pass 17 May 2022 199,407 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 188,066 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 177,927 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 169,706 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 169,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 262,234 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

slight corrosion to offside front,offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes

undertray,floor and sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2018 262,234 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nail in offside rear tyre

slight corrosion to offside front,offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes

undertray,floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 247,500 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn/bald on edges

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Aug 2016 143,847 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 133,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front brake pad very low

Pass 20 Aug 2014 124,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 111,993 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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MO04 ADS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 MO04 ADS, 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 MO04 ADS registered?

MO04 ADS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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