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SP10 MLE

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,557 mi
Last recorded127,557 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 MLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 127,557 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2025 122,328 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 117,029 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 117,029 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 110,080 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 110,080 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 104,050 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 98,266 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 98,246 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 96,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover splitting

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Mar 2020 96,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover splitting

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,592 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded O/Side N/Side front & rear to flexi flexi pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,356 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and wearing thin outer edges (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r wearing thin inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Apr 2018 81,356 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and wearing thin outer edges (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r wearing thin inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,363 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing thin outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing thin and cracked in tread

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,648 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread and wearing thin on outer edges

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,939 miles

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

both front tyres slight cracking in casings

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,637 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,907 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 40,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MLE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 SP10 MLE, 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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SP10 MLE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2010.

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