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N70 URF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,159 mi
Last recorded93,159 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 URF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 93,159 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2026 93,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs lipped

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

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2025 142,418 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 83,391 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 83,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 78,788 miles

Nearside Front ARB link boot cracking

Nearside Front castor arm bush cracking

slight play in front wheel bearings

wiper blades smear

Pass 20 Jan 2022 73,923 miles

slight wear to rear brake discs

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 73,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 21 Jan 2021 69,020 miles

Both Sides Sills covers, Engine undertray & Undersides covers fitted.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 64,359 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,362 miles

Front Both Side lower arm bushes Severely deteriorated & perishing.

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

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both Sides rear perishing & Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,196 miles

Both Front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner and outer edges.

Engine under tray fitted.

Fail 8 Feb 2018 49,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both Front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner and outer edges.

Engine under tray fitted.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 41,243 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,280 miles

Engine oil leak. Attention required very soon.

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

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

under body trays fitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 20,669 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 20,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 15,674 miles

Both front tyres just starting to crack

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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N70 URF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N70 URF, 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 N70 URF registered?

N70 URF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2010.

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