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AK10 XYO

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,190 mi
Last recorded144,190 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 XYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 144,190 miles

Few chips on windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable retaining bracket insecure

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 220,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 196,540 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 196,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 108,264 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 103,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 92,013 miles

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

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 80,060 miles

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

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 61,127 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,589 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,749 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,377 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,230 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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AK10 XYO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK10 XYO, 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 AK10 XYO registered?

AK10 XYO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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