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SM10 NZS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,403 mi
Last recorded142,403 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 NZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 142,403 miles

Exhaust flexi mesh failed no damage to exhaust system integratie

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 142,403 miles

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

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

Exhaust flexi mesh failed no damage to exhaust system integratie

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 132,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 132,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 127,882 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 125,584 miles

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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 125,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 122,250 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 118,782 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 118,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 108,106 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 108,101 miles

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached joint clamp snapped and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components front arm profile shape incorrect and fowling shock absorber on full suspension travel (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2018 96,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2018 96,308 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 85,386 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 80,289 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 7,762 miles
Pass 25 May 2014 62,568 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 47,881 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,881 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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SM10 NZS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

SM10 NZS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is SM10 NZS safe to buy?

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