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S3 HEG

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,023 mi
Last recorded157,023 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 HEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 157,023 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 28 Apr 2026 157,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 21 May 2025 156,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside door mirror deteriorate

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

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 15 May 2025 156,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside door mirror deteriorate

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

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 30 Oct 2023 142,850 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 142,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 132,864 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 132,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 131,126 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 124,715 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 118,226 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 113,958 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 112,152 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 112,152 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 105,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 90,557 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit repaired, but not inappropriately rear (2.4.A.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 80,943 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,645 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 56,840 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,204 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,594 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 45,587 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 31,126 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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S3 HEG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S3 HEG, 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 S3 HEG registered?

S3 HEG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2010.

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