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MV10 UAP

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,802 mi
Last recorded138,802 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 UAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 138,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing excessively on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Offside Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Fail 20 Jul 2023 138,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing excessively on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Offside Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2022 133,172 miles

Front tyres are cracking in tread-225/45/17

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 133,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lamp output poor (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front tyres are cracking in tread-225/45/17

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 128,857 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake cable hanger insecure but not effecting cable

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Offside Front inner wheel area damp ,no sign of a leak

Rear heat shields above rear silencers x2 are slightly insecure and rattling

Pass 5 Aug 2020 125,554 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 125,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake slow in operation

Pass 19 Jul 2019 117,058 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear does not unlock or lock automatically

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 105,662 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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

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

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

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

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

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 105,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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

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

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

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

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

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 90,874 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 90,872 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber arm ball joint cover burst (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,031 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle-full inspection not possible

rear tyres getting low in tread -245/40/17y xl mo hankooks

Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 54,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 42,030 miles

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

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

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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MV10 UAP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MV10 UAP, 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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MV10 UAP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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