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AJ10 TBO

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,329 mi
Last recorded139,329 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 TBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 139,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 137,681 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 136,421 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper side light not working lower light is working

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated minor splits, (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 136,354 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper side light not working lower light is working

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated minor splits, (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 134,725 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 134,725 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 131,791 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 131,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 130,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear prop-shaft flange had split

Pass 19 Aug 2019 127,739 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 124,002 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 120,739 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 117,335 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 115,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 112,131 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 86,417 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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AJ10 TBO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 AJ10 TBO, 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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AJ10 TBO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2010.

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