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SP10 MGX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,071 mi
Last recorded84,071 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 MGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 84,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 84,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 79,947 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 79,947 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 76,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2023 71,352 miles

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

Nearside Front slight bind

Nearside Rear slight bind

Pass 4 May 2022 65,748 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 60,856 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2021 60,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 59,340 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 56,547 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 54,585 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 50,499 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 50,460 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,826 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,960 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,090 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,570 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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SP10 MGX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP10 MGX, 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 SP10 MGX registered?

SP10 MGX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is SP10 MGX safe to buy?

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