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C1 XSC

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,044 mi
Last recorded171,044 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 XSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 171,044 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 164,653 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 161,088 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 147,284 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 119,712 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 115,776 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 109,789 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 105,352 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 105,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,599 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 96,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2016 84,973 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise to change brake pipe soon

Pass 8 Jun 2015 72,920 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,094 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,242 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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C1 XSC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C1 XSC, 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 C1 XSC registered?

C1 XSC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2010.

Is C1 XSC safe to buy?

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