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HV10 XZJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,629 mi
Last recorded137,629 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 137,629 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 20 Sep 2024 129,577 miles

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

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 21 Sep 2023 119,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 109,007 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 109,007 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Defective Light Source & Bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Change Bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Secure Sheild Above Exhaust Box (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 96,912 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 96,906 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,681 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2020 86,678 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 83,595 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 26 Nov 2018 76,925 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 68,966 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 48,852 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,108 miles

Both front windscreen wipers smearing slightly, sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,056 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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HV10 XZJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

HV10 XZJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is HV10 XZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV10 XZJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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