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SE10 XKG

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,508 mi
Last recorded169,508 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE10 XKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 169,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension hub lower bush worn

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

Offside Parking brake reading is low

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box heat shield is insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2024 152,456 miles

Offside rear number plate not working.

Pass 28 Oct 2023 138,781 miles

Tailgate damaged, rear number plate fading, both rear tyres getting close to wear band, centre exhaust flexy starting to break up, near side front side repeater not all bulbs working

Fail 27 Oct 2023 138,778 miles

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

Tailgate damaged, rear number plate fading, both rear tyres getting close to wear band, centre exhaust flexy starting to break up, near side front side repeater not all bulbs working

Pass 10 Nov 2022 127,058 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlight pattern is poor

Fail 7 Nov 2022 126,965 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlight pattern is poor

Pass 3 Nov 2021 113,540 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp pattern is poor

Fail 29 Oct 2021 113,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp pattern is poor

Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,852 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2019 93,461 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,362 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 74,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low 2.5 mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,697 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 48,464 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,329 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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SE10 XKG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SE10 XKG, 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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SE10 XKG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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