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PX10 XBT

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,464 mi
Last recorded149,464 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX10 XBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 149,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 147,617 miles

Central Lower Exhaust flexi broken but not emitting fumes and loose at join

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 147,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust flexi broken but not emitting fumes and loose at join

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 142,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 140,988 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 125,964 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 114,748 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp between centre pipe and back pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 114,523 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective clamp between centre pipe and back pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 103,558 miles

Rear heatshield loose

Fail 5 Nov 2020 103,557 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 23 May 2019 86,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 76,374 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 76,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 76,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 64,659 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,151 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,680 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,661 miles

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

Offside 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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PX10 XBT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PX10 XBT, 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 PX10 XBT registered?

PX10 XBT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2010.

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