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BG10 HWN

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,405 mi
Last recorded108,405 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 HWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 108,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 108,405 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 102,047 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2024 96,458 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 89,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 84,708 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 84,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 83,071 miles

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

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

offside headlamp dim

Pass 31 Mar 2021 73,759 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 63,595 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 55,757 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 55,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,791 miles

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damage but no cords exposed

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,437 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,901 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 16,821 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 16,203 miles

N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall coverd in shallow age related cracks

N/S/R Tyre outer sidewall coverd in shallow age related cracks

O/S/F Tyre outer sidewall coverd in shallow age related cracks

O/S/R Tyre outer sidewall coverd in shallow age related cracks

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,203 miles

N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall coverd in shallow age related cracks

N/S/R Tyre outer sidewall coverd in shallow age related cracks

O/S/F Tyre outer sidewall coverd in shallow age related cracks

O/S/R Tyre outer sidewall coverd in shallow age related cracks

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HWN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HWN, 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 HWN registered?

BG10 HWN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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