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HV10 PGX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,671 mi
Last recorded81,671 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 PGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 81,671 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 79,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 79,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe corroded excessively. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 79,159 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 71,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Jun 2022 62,110 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2021 54,807 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 54,772 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 52,729 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 48,925 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 48,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 44,609 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 39,777 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 34,751 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 29,792 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 24,296 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 24,296 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 19,031 miles

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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HV10 PGX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 HV10 PGX, 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 PGX registered?

HV10 PGX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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