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DM05 LMM

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,234 mi
Last recorded125,234 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM05 LMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 125,234 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2026 125,232 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort at wheel (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 123,005 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 120,142 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 120,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 117,360 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 117,360 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 111,013 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 109,162 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 106,883 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 105,044 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,792 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 98,791 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,607 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 78,110 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,528 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 68,528 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,411 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,466 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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DM05 LMM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DM05 LMM, 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 DM05 LMM registered?

DM05 LMM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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