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FX10 XUY

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,860 mi
Last recorded109,860 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX10 XUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 109,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 109,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface light not bright as other side (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 96,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged warn outer and inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 96,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure under inflated and 1.0mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged warn outer and inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 84,462 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 84,462 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cant be opened from inside and outside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 74,298 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside rear parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2022 74,298 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside rear parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 60,268 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 60,268 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 58,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface rust on front and rear nearside and offside brake discs

Fail 14 Aug 2020 58,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted to nearside front (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface rust on front and rear nearside and offside brake discs

Pass 30 Jan 2017 48,576 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 42,333 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 42,333 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 31,895 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 27,550 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 24,553 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 24,553 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 XUY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XUY, 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 XUY registered?

FX10 XUY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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