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NU10 PYV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Cream Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,475 mi
Last recorded152,475 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU10 PYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 152,475 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 143,343 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 143,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 135,345 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 135,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 125,591 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 125,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 115,258 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 115,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 105,944 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 105,942 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,119 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 95,115 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn track arm bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 82,369 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 82,369 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 71,223 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 58,109 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,090 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 32,085 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,620 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,426 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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NU10 PYV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Cream with a 1,796cc petrol 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 NU10 PYV, 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 NU10 PYV registered?

NU10 PYV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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The MOT history for NU10 PYV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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