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CE10 VNS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,163 mi
Last recorded119,163 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE10 VNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 119,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 112,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 112,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 107,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 102,014 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 102,007 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))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 99,528 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 99,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 95,129 miles

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

o/s/f droplink gaiter slightly damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2020 91,291 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 87,268 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 87,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 81,349 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking outer edge and outer sidewall, stepped on inner edge and wearing on inner and outer edges.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking inner and outer of tread

Offside Rear Tyre low pressure possible puncture requires further investigation

Fail 4 Jan 2019 81,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking outer edge and outer sidewall, stepped on inner edge and wearing on inner and outer edges.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking inner and outer of tread

Offside Rear Tyre low pressure possible puncture requires further investigation

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 74,996 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 74,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 67,162 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,912 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 60,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,887 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 49,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2014 49,625 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CE10 VNS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CE10 VNS, 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 CE10 VNS registered?

CE10 VNS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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