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FX10 XTZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,028 mi
Last recorded144,028 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX10 XTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 144,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded front and rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped on zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 136,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 129,738 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 123,672 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 123,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 117,643 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 117,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 111,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body panels fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2020 105,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE. 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 96,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limits and on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Frog lamp lense broken.

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,751 miles

child seat fitted to o\s\r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 23 Mar 2018 85,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to o\s\r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 24 Mar 2017 75,164 miles

Advise Full Underbody Panel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacment (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge advise replacment (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low edge tread advise replacment (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,676 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,561 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 55,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre very badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,596 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,396 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 XTZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX10 XTZ registered?

FX10 XTZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2010.

Is FX10 XTZ safe to buy?

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