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SP10 MKU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,675 mi
Last recorded120,675 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 MKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2026 120,675 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 108,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 105,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 104,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 82,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 75,514 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))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 61,137 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 47,040 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 43,518 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 37,371 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 30,943 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 25,087 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2015 18,236 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,439 miles

Nearside front tyre has gouges on outer sidewall but not exposing cord

nearside rear seatbelt and stalk not inspected due to child seat being fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2015 16,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre has gouges ouy of outer sidewall (no cords showing)

nearside rear seatbelt and stalk not inspected due to child seat being fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2014 13,736 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SP10 MKU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SP10 MKU, 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 SP10 MKU registered?

SP10 MKU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is SP10 MKU safe to buy?

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