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NB02 DMB

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,542 mi
Last recorded131,542 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB02 DMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 131,542 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 122,318 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 122,318 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 116,569 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 110,206 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 108,882 miles

oil leak not heavy enough for fail

Fail 13 Jul 2022 108,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak not heavy enough for fail

Pass 5 May 2021 105,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR AT FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

OFFSIDE PARKING LIGHT IN-OP

Pass 18 Feb 2020 103,143 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 96,165 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 96,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 89,247 miles

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

bad connection and holder n/s/r light unit

front left park lamp inop

Fail 26 Jan 2018 89,120 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bad connection and holder n/s/r light unit

front left park lamp inop

Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,236 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 72,495 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 58,064 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 49,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 39,808 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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NB02 DMB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NB02 DMB, 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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NB02 DMB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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