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AV10 WHJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,512 mi
Last recorded115,512 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 WHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 115,512 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 103,438 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 103,436 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 89,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and o/s/f (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 89,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and o/s/f (front arms) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and o/s/f (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 81,770 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 81,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp does not face the rear (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 71,194 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 71,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 62,292 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 55,888 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 52,834 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,579 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 44,987 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,777 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 34,831 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 May 2013 24,390 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 WHJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 AV10 WHJ, 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 WHJ registered?

AV10 WHJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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