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TG 8540

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,638 mi
Last recorded95,638 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTG 8540
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 95,638 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 90,904 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 85,943 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 80,580 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 75,114 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 70,475 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 67,565 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 61,034 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,919 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,731 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 34,330 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 21,208 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,857 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 16,174 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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TG 8540 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TG 8540, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TG 8540?

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What year was TG 8540 registered?

TG 8540 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is TG 8540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TG 8540 shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TG 8540 have outstanding finance?

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