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BV10 XNR

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,085 mi
Last recorded85,085 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 XNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 85,085 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 85,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Near fuel tank marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 80,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but in a way that ingress is currently prevented (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both. (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 80,172 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but in a way that ingress is currently prevented (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 74,009 miles

All 4 tyres recently replaced, no new balance weights / all old weights on all 4 wheels

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid dark, boiling point requires checking

Impact damage to n/s headlamp, front grill, front bumper, trim panels under bonnet missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by joint to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished and leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning also has warning message to alert driver (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning also has warning message to alert driver (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pollen filter and housing missing

Fail 10 Apr 2024 74,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp fixings ALL broken, lamp propped up by old cloth (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All 4 tyres recently replaced, no new balance weights / all old weights on all 4 wheels

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid dark, boiling point requires checking

Impact damage to n/s headlamp, front grill, front bumper, trim panels under bonnet missing

Nearside Parking brake performance negligible

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by joint to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished and leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning also has warning message to alert driver (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning also has warning message to alert driver (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pollen filter and housing missing

Pass 6 Apr 2023 68,071 miles

Front grill is missing

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 54,698 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 52,116 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 47,494 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,085 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,002 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,219 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 29,209 miles

emishions not detected

Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,974 miles

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

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 XNR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XNR, 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 XNR registered?

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

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