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VA10 CXL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,319 mi
Last recorded129,319 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA10 CXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 129,319 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 125,877 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 114,525 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 114,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through bald area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through bald area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 102,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 92,260 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 84,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 74,423 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 70,697 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear parking brakes low

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2018 70,697 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear parking brakes low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 64,885 miles

Rear brake pads look to be nearing limit.

Fail 15 Dec 2016 52,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre WORN TO THE LIMIT.

Offside rear tyre worn very close to limit.

Rear brake pads look to be nearing limit.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 59,343 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,734 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 39,620 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise both front tyres the side walls are starting too crack

Pass 13 Dec 2013 39,620 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise both front tyres the side walls are starting too crack

Pass 20 Dec 2012 28,580 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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VA10 CXL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VA10 CXL, 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 VA10 CXL registered?

VA10 CXL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is VA10 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA10 CXL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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