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CX59 XNO

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,875 mi
Last recorded114,875 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 XNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 114,875 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint center to rear section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 109,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 109,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 96,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spot on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 96,965 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spot on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2023 88,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under floor, both front in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dim (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both - wrong attachment (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 88,543 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under floor, both front in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dim (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both - wrong attachment (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 81,289 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive plastic undertrays fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 81,289 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive plastic undertrays fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 74,229 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2021 74,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 69,981 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 69,981 miles

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 65,573 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 56,362 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer wall

Fail 27 May 2017 56,362 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer wall

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2016 50,436 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 44,344 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,270 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,629 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

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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CX59 XNO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CX59 XNO, 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 CX59 XNO registered?

CX59 XNO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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