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SL10 OYW

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,160 mi
Last recorded180,160 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 OYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 180,160 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Anti-freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake only just achieves MOT pass

Pass 27 Aug 2025 173,496 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake performance only just good enough for MOT pass

Pass 27 Aug 2024 167,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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 31 Aug 2023 165,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 158,636 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 154,810 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))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 149,660 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 149,660 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 144,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 133,323 miles

Front Inner brake pads wearing thin

Rear Brake pads wearing thin

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 133,322 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Inner brake pads wearing thin

Rear Brake pads wearing thin

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 119,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 106,047 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 88,534 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,294 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 68,457 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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SL10 OYW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SL10 OYW, 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 SL10 OYW registered?

SL10 OYW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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