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BJ10 HWY

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,750 mi
Last recorded171,750 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 HWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 171,750 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 161,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 161,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 152,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 152,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 142,935 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 131,568 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 120,536 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2021 120,536 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 108,549 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 95,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 95,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 75,316 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 62,921 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,994 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 50,994 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,857 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 35,893 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 35,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 27,820 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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BJ10 HWY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ10 HWY, 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 BJ10 HWY registered?

BJ10 HWY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2010.

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