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HK10 XZW

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,880 mi
Last recorded112,880 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK10 XZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 112,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2026 112,880 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 109,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PLUS CRACKING RUBBER AND WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKING AND PERISHING AND SHOWING WEAR ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust flex joint showing wear plus minor blow from exhaust system.

Offside Front Tyre wearing very low on tread plus cracking and perished. but outer edge is very close to cords showing.!! BORDER LINE PASS !! NEEDS CHANGING ASAP.

Fail 30 Sep 2025 109,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PLUS WEARING LOW AND CRACKING AND PERISHING AND SHOWING WEAR ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both front inner brake pads fitted wrong, direction facing wrong way (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PLUS CRACKING RUBBER AND WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKING AND PERISHING AND SHOWING WEAR ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust flex joint showing wear plus minor blow from exhaust system.

Offside Front Tyre wearing very low on tread plus cracking and perished. but outer edge is very close to cords showing.!! BORDER LINE PASS !! NEEDS CHANGING ASAP.

Pass 19 Sep 2024 102,978 miles

Exhaust flex joint minor wear

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 98,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 93,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 145,416 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 145,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,198 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 85,979 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 83,572 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 81,542 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 81,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,764 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 77,486 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,040 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,907 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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HK10 XZW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 HK10 XZW, 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 HK10 XZW registered?

HK10 XZW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2010.

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