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MOD 3L

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,805 mi
Last recorded98,805 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOD 3L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 98,805 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 97,093 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 96,287 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 95,600 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 92,544 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Mar 2022 86,451 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,229 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 74,433 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 74,418 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,101 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 58,174 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,183 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 38,042 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 32,765 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,246 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 21,048 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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MOD 3L is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MOD 3L, 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

How do I check the history of MOD 3L?

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What year was MOD 3L registered?

MOD 3L is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2010.

Is MOD 3L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOD 3L shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MOD 3L have outstanding finance?

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