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SN10 CSE

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,222 mi
Last recorded114,222 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN10 CSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 114,222 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 114,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 114,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 113,055 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 110,520 miles

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))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 110,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 22 Dec 2022 105,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 94,973 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 2118, Age cracks, 245/40/17 95W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald, On 2mm, DOT 3820, 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 2118, Age cracks, 245/40/17 95W XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded around suspension arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arm bushes perished - Front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 94,973 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe snapped, has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 2118, Age cracks, 245/40/17 95W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald, On 2mm, DOT 3820, 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 2118, Age cracks, 245/40/17 95W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded around suspension arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arm bushes perished - Front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle empty, topped up for test (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 86,979 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 81,204 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 81,204 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 71,905 miles

Nearside 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 27 Feb 2018 63,478 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 49,552 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 37,411 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 27,790 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 17,248 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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SN10 CSE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 SN10 CSE, 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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SN10 CSE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2010.

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