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VN10 SWX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,466 mi
Last recorded114,466 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 SWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 114,466 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower foremost arm foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 114,459 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower foremost arm foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 111,672 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 111,672 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 109,709 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 109,707 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 106,076 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 104,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 99,773 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 99,767 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 96,274 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 96,274 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 91,050 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 91,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall - 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,278 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,768 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 74,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,763 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,728 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 39,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,185 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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VN10 SWX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VN10 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

VN10 SWX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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