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UHZ 229

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,121 mi
Last recorded133,121 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHZ 229
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 133,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 114,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 110,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 110,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 104,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 95,664 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 90,643 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 84,723 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,151 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 73,094 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,948 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,511 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,929 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,248 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 59,246 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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UHZ 229 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UHZ 229, 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 UHZ 229 registered?

UHZ 229 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2010.

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