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VN10 XRG

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

209,387 mi
Last recorded209,387 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 209,387 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 206,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 202,146 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 192,208 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 191,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0 mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0 mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear indication on dash

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 181,527 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 170,429 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 157,466 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 157,023 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 137,134 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 116,277 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,046 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,913 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 11,940 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 11,939 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 23,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XRG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

VN10 XRG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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