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SG10 BHJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,264 mi
Last recorded124,264 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG10 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 124,264 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 124,240 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel very long pedal travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe and insecure suspension components no rbt test done. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded at flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed at flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed pipe corroded at flexi hose and beside n/s front of rear wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking at n/s rear wheel arch bottom behind shie.ld (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured lower arm bracket fractured at subframe mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured lower arm attachment to subframe fractured. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damage to outer wall off tyre curb dodger, and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damage to tyre wall and curb dodger, worn on edges, 225/45/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm of tread, damage to side wall curb dodger. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 117,232 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 117,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 111,996 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 111,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 103,358 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 99,848 miles

all metal brake pipes are rusty at flexible hose feed

exhaust is rusty

front discs are worn

most wheels are badly curbed

no emission reading given readings are to low to measure

r/n/s tyre is badly curbed

Pass 12 Nov 2018 93,487 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all metal brake pipes (at wheel) are very rusty

exhaust is rusty

o/s headlamp is giving a lower output

Fail 12 Nov 2018 93,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn on edges and badly curbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all metal brake pipes (at wheel) are very rusty

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s tyre is worn on edges, cut in tread and nail in tyre

o/s headlamp is giving a lower output

Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,812 miles

All tyres curbed on outer walls

Emission too low to test

Pass 11 Nov 2016 76,358 miles

EXHAUST IS RUSTY

NO EMMISION PRINT OUT GIVEN READINGS TO LOW

Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,883 miles

plastic under tray cover underside

r/n/s tyre is curbed

Pass 7 Aug 2014 56,625 miles

both n/s tyres curbed

emissions to low to read

front discs badly worn and rusty at iner face (possible noisey ?)

n/s dip beam poor

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,455 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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SG10 BHJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SG10 BHJ, 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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SG10 BHJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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