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R500 TWG

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,171 mi
Last recorded113,171 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 TWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 113,171 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 111,757 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 111,756 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 107,742 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 103,868 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 99,110 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 99,110 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 96,341 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 93,527 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 92,066 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 85,836 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 85,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,821 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,991 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 42,553 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 21,723 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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R500 TWG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R500 TWG, 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 R500 TWG registered?

R500 TWG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2010.

Is R500 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 TWG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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