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BG10 HVS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,672 mi
Last recorded122,672 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 HVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 122,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 119,409 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 117,214 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 117,214 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 111,208 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 106,033 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished but not split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished but not split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 103,920 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips/crack in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 100,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 100,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 80,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,213 miles

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,076 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

sills fitted with covers

under trays restricting access to some components

Fail 11 Jan 2017 53,076 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

sills fitted with covers

under trays restricting access to some components

Pass 25 Jan 2016 33,383 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 28,849 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 17,400 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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BG10 HVS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 BG10 HVS, 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 HVS registered?

BG10 HVS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2010.

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