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SG10 PVL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,734 mi
Last recorded138,734 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG10 PVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 138,734 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 138,734 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 138,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 134,568 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 134,568 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 125,440 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 125,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 113,872 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,649 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 18 Jul 2017 90,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,969 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,686 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 70,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 54,095 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 31,657 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 31,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PVL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SG10 PVL?

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What year was SG10 PVL registered?

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

Is SG10 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG10 PVL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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