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SM10 NZG

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

214,070 mi
Last recorded214,070 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 NZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 214,070 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 214,062 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 202,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake support bracket broken off

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 202,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake support bracket broken off

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 194,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken off

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 181,409 miles

Exhaust corroded in places.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2mm. Tyre perished on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2mm. Tyre perished on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 170,236 miles

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

Front flexi part broken

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken off

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jul 2020 158,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 150,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside parking brake rear supporting bracket broken

Fail 16 Jul 2019 150,542 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside parking brake rear supporting bracket broken

Pass 18 Jul 2018 137,843 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 124,235 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 110,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake pads worn low

Fail 21 Jun 2016 110,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,035 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,430 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,466 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 54,466 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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SM10 NZG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM10 NZG, 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 SM10 NZG registered?

SM10 NZG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2010.

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