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OY10 XPH

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,128 mi
Last recorded122,128 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY10 XPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 122,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 121,626 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 121,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 118,679 miles

Front Front Lower Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advise corrosion to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advise corrosion to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Offside Front Headlamp beam pattern poor.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,370 miles

Front Lower Front fog lamps not working.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (rear), play in ball joint, recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp beam pattern poor. Bulb?

Screen washer aim poor and wipers poor.

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test. OK.

Tyre pressure monitoring warning on.

Vehicle very 'sluggish to start'?

Pass 2 Dec 2021 108,353 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 108,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,961 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 99,484 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 May 2018 94,800 miles

Engine and Gearbox under trays fitted

Fail 25 May 2018 94,800 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine and Gearbox under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2017 81,730 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r - unable to inspect seat belt

Fail 3 Jun 2017 81,730 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r - unable to inspect seat belt

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 26 May 2015 56,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 56,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 44,063 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 31,964 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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OY10 XPH is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OY10 XPH, 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 OY10 XPH registered?

OY10 XPH is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2010.

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