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S321 HEK

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,858 mi
Last recorded99,858 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 HEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 99,858 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 99,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 98,316 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 98,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 97,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes have grease on them at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs have slight corrision (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 96,993 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s - rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s - rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Engine running rough and excessively noisy - NO test carried out to prevent further damage (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track-Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track-Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front shock absorbers worn and reduced damping action

Both rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded and weakened

Bulb warning lamp staying on

EXCESSIVE ENGINE NOISE AND ROUGH RUNNING

TPMS Warning lamp staying on

Undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring testable items (brake pipes, fuel lines etc )

Pass 21 May 2021 84,801 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 64,590 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 64,589 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs worn / scored

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and low on inside/outside edges

Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,316 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 44,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,967 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 35,371 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 31,354 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 23,632 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 23,625 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 20,990 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)

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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S321 HEK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S321 HEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S321 HEK registered?

S321 HEK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2010.

Is S321 HEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S321 HEK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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