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SG10 BWW

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,936 mi
Last recorded154,936 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG10 BWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 154,936 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 154,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 134,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 134,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 134,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Dip not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Still after adjuster reset (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Innerwheel arch guard damaged

Offside Front Inner wheel arch guard insecure and damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Undertray insecure, front section missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Still low ()

Pass 21 Aug 2021 123,476 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 112,001 miles

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

brake pad warning displayed on the dash

smell of exhaust gases coming from engine bay but not entering inside of the car

Fail 18 Aug 2020 112,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pad warning displayed on the dash

smell of exhaust gases coming from engine bay but not entering inside of the car

Pass 30 Sep 2019 97,387 miles

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Sep 2019 97,387 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both exhaust heat shields insecure

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2019 95,032 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 89,637 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 89,635 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 84,151 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 43,101 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 41,388 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 41,388 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 32,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing outer tread low on radial cracks in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing outer tread low and radial cracks in tread

Pass 24 Jul 2013 27,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SG10 BWW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BWW, 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 BWW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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