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PH51 MCC

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,049 mi
Last recorded184,049 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH51 MCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 184,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 179,041 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2024 178,817 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear general underbody corrosion on suspension arms

Pass 8 Dec 2023 173,456 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 162,921 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 162,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 148,472 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 131,405 miles

engine warning light displayed

Pass 14 Sep 2016 114,138 miles

full under trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 114,138 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)

full under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 100,478 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 100,478 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 89,332 miles

light corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,393 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

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

Wheel alighment to be checked.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 76,392 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

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

Wheel alighment to be checked.

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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PH51 MCC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PH51 MCC, 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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PH51 MCC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2010.

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