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MA10 AXV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,407 mi
Last recorded117,407 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA10 AXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 117,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 105,209 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 105,205 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 105,199 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Bonnet wont open. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe burst on test, behind lower panel. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 102,736 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 102,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both camber arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 96,034 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer tread

Fail 10 Jan 2022 96,034 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside front tyre worn outer tread

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 27 Mar 2020 80,924 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 80,923 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,706 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2017 57,671 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,031 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 33,650 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,126 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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MA10 AXV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MA10 AXV, 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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MA10 AXV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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