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DU10 XBY

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,644 mi
Last recorded114,644 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 XBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 114,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre outer wall cracking

n/s front tyre outer wall cuts

Pass 3 Jun 2025 109,016 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 106,891 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 105,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2023 105,503 miles

Direction indicator not working offside and nearside front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Lower Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Position lamp not working offside and nearside front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 98,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 85,738 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 75,516 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 72,790 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on marker bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,611 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 58,247 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 58,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,702 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,780 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,644 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 44,644 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 XBY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XBY, 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 DU10 XBY registered?

DU10 XBY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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