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BG10 HTE

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,210 mi
Last recorded166,210 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 HTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 166,210 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 166,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2022 153,523 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 153,521 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 144,820 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 144,820 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear damage to side light lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 136,497 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 127,939 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 127,939 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 114,939 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 104,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,117 miles

Offside Front fog lamp the lens is damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2016 88,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front fog lamp the lens is damaged

Pass 28 May 2015 73,735 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,809 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 57,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

NSF INNER PARK LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,512 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/R tyre has a cut on inner wall

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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BG10 HTE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG10 HTE, 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 BG10 HTE registered?

BG10 HTE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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