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VX10 OJB

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,717 mi
Last recorded158,717 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX10 OJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2025 158,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 150,877 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 144,016 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 142,173 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 138,950 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 137,735 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 135,792 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 135,396 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 126,650 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 126,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 103,089 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 103,089 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 103,080 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 23,289 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 23,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,080 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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VX10 OJB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VX10 OJB, 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 VX10 OJB registered?

VX10 OJB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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