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VN10 HBX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,495 mi
Last recorded144,495 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 HBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 144,495 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 131,643 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 28 Jan 2021 120,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 106,753 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 May 2019 106,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 88,319 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,264 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 75,264 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 63,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,298 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Aug 2013 42,494 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 42,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VN10 HBX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN10 HBX, 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 VN10 HBX registered?

VN10 HBX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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