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OV10 NXC

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,823 mi
Last recorded165,823 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 NXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 165,823 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 158,778 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 155,278 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 146,689 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 146,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 133,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2021 133,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 120,908 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2020 120,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 110,450 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Pass 12 Dec 2017 100,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 100,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 84,800 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth on outer edge

Fail 7 Dec 2016 84,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit and smooth on both edges

Pass 13 Jun 2015 71,220 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 71,216 miles

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

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,269 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,077 miles

Nearside Rear 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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OV10 NXC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV10 NXC, 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 NXC registered?

OV10 NXC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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