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PJ10 XKZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,141 mi
Last recorded107,141 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 XKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 107,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 105,340 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 105,338 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2024 101,390 miles

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

Fail 1 Jan 2024 101,390 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 97,214 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,129 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 81,275 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 76,319 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,038 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,347 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 51,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 37,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2013 23,269 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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PJ10 XKZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ10 XKZ, 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 PJ10 XKZ registered?

PJ10 XKZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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