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BV10 TKO

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 TKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024

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

engine bay undertray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2023 206,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr/osr (5.2.3 (e))

underbody underseal

Pass 19 Oct 2022 205,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 201,399 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 194,786 miles

Offside Rear handbrake, reserve travel

Pass 23 Aug 2019 188,634 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 188,634 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn emission too clean (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 180,667 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 173,705 miles

Nearside Front part worn leg fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2017 173,695 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 169,413 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 143,123 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 121,786 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 101,280 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 101,274 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

osf foglamp smashed

Pass 2 May 2013 101,274 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

osf foglamp smashed

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 TKO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TKO, 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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BV10 TKO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2010.

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