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3231 AP

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,843 mi
Last recorded160,843 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3231 AP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 160,843 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 154,824 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front flexi hose bracket loose

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 154,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front flexi hose bracket loose

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 148,855 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tiny chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 140,965 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 133,282 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 201,371 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 201,371 miles

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 116,987 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 116,986 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 106,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake lagging

Pass 20 Nov 2017 92,385 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 83,272 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 70,987 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tiny crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,028 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,049 miles

brake fluid level is between min and max levels

front brake pads are 65% worn and discs lipped

front wiper blades smear windscreen slightly

nearside front tyre worn excessivly on outer edge

rear tyres are wearing low in tread 4mm

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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3231 AP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel 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 3231 AP, 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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3231 AP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2010.

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The MOT history for 3231 AP 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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