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FX10 XWC

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,042 mi
Last recorded166,042 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX10 XWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 166,042 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 165,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Both front to rear brake pipes rotten along nearside towards rear, both pipes leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 163,244 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 155,702 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 22 Jul 2022 155,611 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Jul 2021 143,950 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 136,105 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 126,121 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 117,728 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 105,571 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 94,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 94,947 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 77,493 miles

n/s front tyre some wear on edge

Fail 23 Apr 2014 63,763 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,763 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,232 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 47,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XWC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

FX10 XWC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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