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TIA 208

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,649 mi
Last recorded100,649 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIA 208
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 100,649 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 92,372 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 84,378 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 77,391 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,724 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 70,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 65,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread starting to misshape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 54,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 44,740 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 32,992 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2016 21,521 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 14,493 miles

offside front tyre cracking between tread

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 22 May 2014 12,350 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 10,304 miles

nsf fog lamp damaged

osf tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2013 10,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsf fog lamp damaged

osf tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

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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TIA 208 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TIA 208, 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

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What year was TIA 208 registered?

TIA 208 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2010.

Is TIA 208 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIA 208 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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