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MK10 XAX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,408 mi
Last recorded153,408 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 XAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 153,408 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s to n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 152,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 150,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 149,568 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 149,568 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 but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 146,147 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 136,681 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 117,287 miles

flexiable exhaust pipe wire strands broken not blowing

Fail 16 Jun 2016 117,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

flexiable exhaust pipe wire strands broken not blowing

Pass 26 Jul 2015 100,862 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 85,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 85,410 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,930 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 76,930 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 XAX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

MK10 XAX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2010.

Is MK10 XAX safe to buy?

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