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MK10 XAR

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,435 mi
Last recorded79,435 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 XAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 79,435 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 75,151 miles

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

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Axle/Components coated In Thick black substance

Fail 17 Apr 2025 75,151 miles

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

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Headlamp aim too low Offside/Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle/Components coated In Thick black substance

Pass 18 Apr 2024 69,808 miles

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

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Axle/Components/Brake pipes coated In Thick black substance

Pass 17 Apr 2023 63,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 57,286 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 57,274 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 52,070 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2021 52,070 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 50,585 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 50,586 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 46,841 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 41,792 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 34,892 miles

hand brake lever outer cover missing

Pass 5 Mar 2016 28,134 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 23,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 19,512 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MK10 XAR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 MK10 XAR, 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 MK10 XAR registered?

MK10 XAR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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