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HV10 ZXE

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,141 mi
Last recorded70,141 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 ZXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 70,141 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 69,442 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 65,695 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 65,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 60,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 60,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 55,633 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 54,048 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,337 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,425 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,423 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seatbelt

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seatbelt

Fail 1 Apr 2016 35,913 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seatbelt

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seatbelt

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,705 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 22,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZXE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 ZXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV10 ZXE registered?

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

Is HV10 ZXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV10 ZXE 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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