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SG10 XYS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,341 mi
Last recorded146,341 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG10 XYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 146,341 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 131,937 miles

oil leak from engine but under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 4 Sep 2024 118,974 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 118,974 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 108,089 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 92,257 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 92,256 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,033 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 80,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 76,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 69,171 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,596 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 7 Sep 2017 61,448 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,025 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 53,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 53,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2015 47,475 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,287 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 46,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 41,069 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,476 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,358 miles

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

both front tyres cracking/ perishing

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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SG10 XYS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SG10 XYS, 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 SG10 XYS registered?

SG10 XYS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2010.

Is SG10 XYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG10 XYS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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