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MU03 DEC

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,516 mi
Last recorded73,516 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU03 DEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 73,516 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f wheel showing damage/slightly distorted

n/s/r tyre starting to get low on edges

rear brake pad wear uneven- n/s/r brake binding slightly & disc showing signs of overheating

rear subframe showing corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2025 72,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear subframe corrosion noted

Pass 13 Aug 2024 70,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted also damaged on outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17y (5.2.3 (e))

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))

exhaust pipework rusty

rear no plate starting to delaminate

rear subframe corrosion noted

Pass 17 Aug 2023 67,638 miles

Accident damage to near side and off side front wing.

Both front tyres starting to wear on the inner edge. Tracking maybe out of adjustment.

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 64,645 miles

Accident damage to near side and off side front wings.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake effort lower than the off-side.

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 62,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face contact area to brake disc and brake pad reduced. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Accident damage to the wheel arch.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake effort lower than expected.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 61,018 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort is lower than expected.

Fail 14 Aug 2020 61,018 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort is lower than expected.

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 57,555 miles

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Aug 2018 53,621 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 53,621 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,433 miles

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

rear registration plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,232 miles

areas of exhaust showing corrossion

o/s/f & both rear tyres showing very slight edge wear

o/s/f brake pipe showing corrossion

rear tyre size 245/40/17y

Fail 17 Aug 2016 41,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17y (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres showing very slight wear on edges

areas of exhaust showing corrossion

rear tyre size 245/40/17y

Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,405 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,363 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,002 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 26,033 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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MU03 DEC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MU03 DEC, 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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MU03 DEC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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