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HN10 XZL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,016 mi
Last recorded163,016 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN10 XZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 163,016 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 149,616 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2025 149,265 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 133,912 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 133,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction came on during test (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 118,580 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 118,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 103,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 87,069 miles

Offside Front Seat back reclined and wont adjust

Pass 17 Oct 2020 73,241 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 73,165 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,403 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 56,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 16 Oct 2017 48,766 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2016 40,676 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,900 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 22,579 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 15,436 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 13,707 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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HN10 XZL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HN10 XZL, 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 HN10 XZL registered?

HN10 XZL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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