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OU10 XBN

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,481 mi
Last recorded157,481 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU10 XBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 157,481 miles

Front number plate broken

Nearside Rear tyre worn to wear bands

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear bands

o.b.d. light on

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 157,481 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre worn to wear bands

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear bands

o.b.d. light on

Pass 24 Jul 2015 128,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 128,061 miles

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 102,406 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 102,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 86,474 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 86,474 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 66,713 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 66,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OU10 XBN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OU10 XBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU10 XBN registered?

OU10 XBN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2010.

Is OU10 XBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU10 XBN shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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