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SC10 HSU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,150 mi
Last recorded117,150 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC10 HSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 117,150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 117,150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 110,041 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 110,041 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 103,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 94,559 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 94,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 85,694 miles

O/S/R and N/S/F tyres shoulders worn

Fail 31 Jan 2022 85,694 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

All 4 tyres shoulders badly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,053 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 72,373 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 64,449 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,481 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 50,616 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut on sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2015 44,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 32,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SC10 HSU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 SC10 HSU, 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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SC10 HSU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2010.

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