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PE10 XSZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,253 mi
Last recorded124,253 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE10 XSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 124,253 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 123,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides needs replacement on next brake pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 112,450 miles

Both front fog lamps damaged (pre 2018 vehicle)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Feb 2023 112,450 miles

Both front fog lamps damaged (pre 2018 vehicle)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 101,004 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 97,931 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 97,931 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,938 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 86,549 miles
Pass 14 May 2017 79,774 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 73,446 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 73,446 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,257 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 56,014 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,014 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,500 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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PE10 XSZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PE10 XSZ, 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 PE10 XSZ registered?

PE10 XSZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2010.

Is PE10 XSZ safe to buy?

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