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OV10 EVC

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,043 mi
Last recorded144,043 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 EVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 144,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 133,653 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 123,560 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 123,560 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 112,171 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 107,353 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear light damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2021 103,289 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2020 100,541 miles

o/s rear light damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2020 100,541 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s rear light damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 90,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 84,063 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,122 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,269 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 55,216 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,216 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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OV10 EVC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV10 EVC, 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 OV10 EVC registered?

OV10 EVC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2010.

Is OV10 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV10 EVC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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