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AV10 CZJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,222 mi
Last recorded113,222 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 CZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 113,222 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 111,599 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 108,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 103,581 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 103,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 99,323 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2022 99,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,816 miles

Nearside Rear park brake binding slightly

under-trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2021 89,816 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear park brake binding slightly

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 75,970 miles

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

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

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,284 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,997 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,713 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 25,622 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,726 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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AV10 CZJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 AV10 CZJ, 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 AV10 CZJ registered?

AV10 CZJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2010.

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