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VE10 XBL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,660 mi
Last recorded137,660 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 XBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 137,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 122,046 miles

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

both rear tyres low on tread and CRACKING BADLY ON INNER TREAD 255/35x18

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 28 Mar 2023 122,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged not locking (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres low on tread and CRACKING BADLY ON INNER TREAD 255/35x18

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 30 Mar 2022 113,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer and inner tread and run flat damaged 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread and run flat damaged 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking 255/35x18

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 30 Mar 2022 113,258 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer and inner tread and run flat damaged 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread and run flat damaged 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking 255/35x18

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Mar 2021 104,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear lamp faulty

Fail 26 Mar 2021 104,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 95,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner and outer tread and cracking 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer tread and cracking 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking 255/35x18

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 26 Mar 2020 95,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner and outer tread and cracking 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer tread and cracking 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking 255/35x18

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,199 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread 225/40x18

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 25 Mar 2019 90,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread 225/40x18

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,566 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 79,278 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 75,358 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 70,969 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,947 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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VE10 XBL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE10 XBL, 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 VE10 XBL registered?

VE10 XBL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2010.

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