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HJ10 ZZV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,456 mi
Last recorded145,456 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ10 ZZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 145,456 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 140,162 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 140,047 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 139,889 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 134,246 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 134,246 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 127,656 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn close to legal limit 2.6mm 245/40/17 91w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Fail 24 Mar 2022 127,653 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 91w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn close to legal limit 2.6mm 245/40/17 91w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 19 Mar 2021 121,091 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre has cut to tread but not deep enough reach cords and also slight damage to inner sidewall

Rear heat shield loose

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 117,167 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Rear heat shield slightly loose

Fail 3 Feb 2020 117,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/R17 95Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad light on

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Rear heat shield slightly loose

Pass 22 Jan 2019 108,550 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 108,549 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 31 Jan 2018 102,287 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 93,104 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 79,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,279 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,237 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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HJ10 ZZV 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 66.7%.

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 HJ10 ZZV, 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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HJ10 ZZV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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