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S333 JNS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,398 mi
Last recorded139,398 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 JNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 139,398 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 127,823 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 127,823 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 118,452 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 118,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 111,898 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 111,898 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 106,220 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 100,312 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2021 100,312 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 92,197 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,400 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 79,935 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 79,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint up (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint up (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 72,539 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,092 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,477 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,131 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 35,313 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers poor.

Pass 15 May 2014 35,313 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers poor.

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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S333 JNS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S333 JNS, 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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S333 JNS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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