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DU10 AXY

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,385 mi
Last recorded93,385 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 AXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 93,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 225/45/17 91 Y (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2026 93,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements light switch faulty (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 225/45/17 91 Y (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2025 85,352 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 85,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 80,548 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 80,547 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 76,377 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted to vehicle

minor free-play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 19 Aug 2022 76,375 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides at front edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 6 Aug 2022 76,332 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2021 70,328 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 65,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 59,868 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 59,865 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,405 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,464 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,231 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,860 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 20,682 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 17,241 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 11,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DU10 AXY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU10 AXY, 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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DU10 AXY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2010.

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