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S4 SWF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,680 mi
Last recorded151,680 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 SWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 151,680 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slight fluctuation/warp starting in front brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

secondary bonnet catch release handle missing

Fail 29 Jul 2026 151,680 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slight fluctuation/warp starting in front brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

secondary bonnet catch release handle missing

Pass 10 Jul 2025 124,163 miles

bonnet catch/cable tight in operation

Fail 9 Jul 2025 124,159 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet catch/cable tight in operation

Pass 5 Jul 2024 95,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak @ nearside front inner wing/intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

induction/boost noise from nearside front inner wing area

offside front headlamp output slightly reduced

rear exhaust heatshield insecure & rattling

Fail 28 Jun 2024 95,091 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear brake pipes corroded @ nearside front inner wing area (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front track control arm balljoint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak @ nearside front inner wing/intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

induction/boost noise from nearside front inner wing area

offside front headlamp output slightly reduced

rear exhaust heatshield insecure & rattling

signs of offside rear brake overheating/running hot

Pass 11 Jul 2023 70,154 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 70,154 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 60,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,370 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 54,370 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 50,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting and scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting and scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre valve cracked

slight binding at rear brakes

Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,188 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2017 44,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,639 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Oct 2014 29,582 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2013 23,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 23,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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S4 SWF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S4 SWF, 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 S4 SWF registered?

S4 SWF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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