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VC10 AAA

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

192,253 mi
Last recorded192,253 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVC10 AAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 192,253 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 192,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 187,577 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 180,966 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 180,966 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 174,794 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 169,892 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 163,989 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 157,561 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 145,516 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber slight weakness

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 145,516 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber slight weakness

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 130,917 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 115,407 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 97,452 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 80,001 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 80,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,903 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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VC10 AAA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 VC10 AAA, 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 VC10 AAA registered?

VC10 AAA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is VC10 AAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VC10 AAA 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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