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DX10 SZE

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,407 mi
Last recorded117,407 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX10 SZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 117,407 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 117,402 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 110,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 110,934 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 102,794 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 15 Dec 2022 99,954 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2021 95,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,823 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 84,075 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 75,732 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,385 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,669 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,070 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 41,528 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,118 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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DX10 SZE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DX10 SZE, 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 DX10 SZE registered?

DX10 SZE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2010.

Is DX10 SZE safe to buy?

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