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SIG 4996

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,478 mi
Last recorded122,478 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 4996
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 122,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 117,658 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 100,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 100,982 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected Coil spring incorrectly seated in strut (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 95,655 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 91,600 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 89,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,029 miles

wear to front brake pads

Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,562 miles

both front tyres have outer sidewall damage

Fail 27 Jun 2013 64,543 miles

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

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

both front tyres have outer sidewall damage

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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SIG 4996 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SIG 4996, 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 SIG 4996 registered?

SIG 4996 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2010.

Is SIG 4996 safe to buy?

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