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ML10 VFC

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,871 mi
Last recorded123,871 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML10 VFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 123,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread under 2mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

body covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 22 Oct 2025 123,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread under 2mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

body covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Oct 2024 114,909 miles

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

body covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 18 Oct 2024 114,909 miles

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

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

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

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

body covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 31 Oct 2023 106,039 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Oct 2023 106,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2022 96,573 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,006 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play both front bearings, (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2021 87,006 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play both front bearings, (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 79,525 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 79,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 79,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 73,060 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 67,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 67,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in wing [to flexy hose] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in wing [to flexy hose] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 60,674 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% two bulbs one of which is inoperative. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 54,834 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,865 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 44,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 36,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 36,712 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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ML10 VFC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ML10 VFC, 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 ML10 VFC registered?

ML10 VFC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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