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SW10 OKZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,420 mi
Last recorded55,420 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 OKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 55,420 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 51,350 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 51,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 48,378 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 48,378 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 45,402 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 42,371 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,603 miles

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

Offside Front Castor arm bush split

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 36,460 miles

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

Offside Front suspension camber arm ball joint boot slightly split

Pass 18 Mar 2019 31,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 27,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt camber arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre balding both edges

Pass 20 Mar 2017 23,559 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 23,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 20,395 miles

rear and rear to front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,075 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 13,107 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 13,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 9,026 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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SW10 OKZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SW10 OKZ, 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 SW10 OKZ registered?

SW10 OKZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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