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BV10 SZE

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,197 mi
Last recorded81,197 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 SZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 81,197 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 81,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 73,782 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 71,200 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 67,715 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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 64,530 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly cracks close to 1.6mm

Pass 19 Oct 2020 61,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,512 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,981 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2017 55,943 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened /and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 50,785 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 43,180 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 36,137 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 29,769 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,122 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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BV10 SZE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BV10 SZE, 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 BV10 SZE registered?

BV10 SZE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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