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WDL 5Y

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,706 mi
Last recorded160,706 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDL 5Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 160,706 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 157,852 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 153,413 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 May 2023 144,200 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mounting causing excessive vibration (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 144,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mounting causing excessive vibration (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 132,453 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 132,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 127,726 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 123,181 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 118,499 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 118,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 92yxl conti (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm and balled inner edge 225/40/18/92yxl conti (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 113,054 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 107,685 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 106,445 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,702 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 94,640 miles

Both number plates starting tp peel.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 94,380 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both number plates starting tp peel.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WDL 5Y is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WDL 5Y, 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 WDL 5Y registered?

WDL 5Y is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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