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S31 MSL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,157 mi
Last recorded91,157 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 MSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 91,157 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 84,477 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 76,255 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 70,641 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 64,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2021 59,796 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 56,067 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 56,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 52,360 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,633 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,495 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,134 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,734 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,915 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S31 MSL 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 93.8%.

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 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 S31 MSL, 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 S31 MSL registered?

S31 MSL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2010.

Is S31 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 MSL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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