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FX10 XRV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,064 mi
Last recorded158,064 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX10 XRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 158,064 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 158,063 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 151,143 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 151,138 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 132,895 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear centre ,cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 132,893 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s front lower arm ,rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s front lower arm ,rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear centre ,cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 117,316 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 102,003 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 101,977 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s front lower ,rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s rear sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s rear brake noisey

Pass 20 Aug 2021 86,118 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 86,113 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 69,028 miles

corrosion to front brake pipes

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,945 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,621 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside and engine bay components

Pass 8 May 2017 38,620 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,893 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 21,068 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 19,006 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 17,274 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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FX10 XRV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel 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 FX10 XRV, 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 FX10 XRV registered?

FX10 XRV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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