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BG10 HXB

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,217 mi
Last recorded97,217 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 97,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 87,801 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 86,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 82,785 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 82,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 82,667 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 82,590 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to excessively worn on inner edge

rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear of offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 72,240 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 67,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 63,776 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,420 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 60,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,518 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 53,091 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 53,091 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,349 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 47,349 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 44,963 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,395 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 22 May 2013 36,395 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HXB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG10 HXB registered?

BG10 HXB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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The MOT history for BG10 HXB shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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