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AP51 LAZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,586 mi
Last recorded88,586 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 LAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 88,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 88,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 87,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 87,548 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 86,124 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 13 Dec 2021 84,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 83,303 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 82,475 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 80,780 miles

Covers and trays

Pass 14 Dec 2017 78,936 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 77,488 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,950 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 73,317 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 70,582 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,473 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 54,473 miles

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

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

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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AP51 LAZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP51 LAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP51 LAZ?

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What year was AP51 LAZ registered?

AP51 LAZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2010.

Is AP51 LAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 LAZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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