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CJ57 PCJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,690 mi
Last recorded97,690 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ57 PCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 97,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 93,964 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 90,880 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 90,880 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded visible through wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 85,207 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive can't locate due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 85,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened small rust hole adjacent to trailing arm location bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive can't locate due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 78,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 72,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 65,591 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 55,515 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 48,499 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 48,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,229 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,595 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 33,128 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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CJ57 PCJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 CJ57 PCJ, 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 CJ57 PCJ registered?

CJ57 PCJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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