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HV10 BKJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,009 mi
Last recorded124,009 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 BKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 124,009 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))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 117,385 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 111,639 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 107,623 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 107,621 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 102,714 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front To Rear Sections Onto Caliper Flexy Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water Ingress To Top Of Plate (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 102,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge 225/40/18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner Edge 225/40/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front To Rear Sections Onto Caliper Flexy Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water Ingress To Top Of Plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 84,000 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 70,325 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

both rear tyres showing signs of rubbing on inner wheels arches, but not at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2020 70,014 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

both rear tyres showing signs of rubbing on inner wheels arches, but not at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2019 53,769 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 44,735 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 40,564 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 36,828 miles

front tyres beginning to split on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,612 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 31 Jan 2015 27,518 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Jan 2014 22,557 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL HAS DAMAGE

N/S REAR TYRE LOW

O/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL HAS DAMAGE

Fail 17 Jan 2014 22,450 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL HAS DAMAGE

N/S REAR TYRE LOW

O/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL HAS DAMAGE

O/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALL HAS DAMAGE

Pass 12 Feb 2013 17,711 miles

REAR TYRES BECOMING LOW

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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HV10 BKJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel 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 HV10 BKJ, 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 HV10 BKJ registered?

HV10 BKJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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