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BT10 OCO

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,206 mi
Last recorded175,206 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 OCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 175,206 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 175,206 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 169,406 miles

Engine oil level low, top up ASAP!!

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner shoulder wearing smooth, uneven and close to cords, Replace ASAP!! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall has a cut or damage!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under tray covered with oil damp, Oil leak!!

Pass 18 Oct 2023 163,970 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 163,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 158,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 151,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 151,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 142,403 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 136,154 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 123,386 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 123,386 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 105,365 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 93,917 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,811 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 75,784 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,933 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre outer side wall Not down to cords

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear light slightly dull

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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BT10 OCO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT10 OCO, 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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BT10 OCO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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