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EJ10 JVL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,675 mi
Last recorded164,675 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 JVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 164,675 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 154,487 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 154,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 143,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust mid clamp cracked

front exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 26 Apr 2023 140,333 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi outer casing broken

Pass 8 Nov 2021 132,531 miles

exhaust clamp cracked

rear brake pipes to rear hoses slightly corroded

slight oil leak from under engine

Pass 3 Sep 2020 124,657 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

front brake discs slightly scored

mid exhaust sleeve badly cracked

rear handbrake slightly siezed

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Aug 2019 116,734 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres part worn

handbrake binding slightly

slight oil and coolant leak

Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,213 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 106,490 miles

Both rear tyres have worn to 2.5mm

Rear coil springs are slightly corroded at base

Fail 2 May 2018 106,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres have worn to 2.5mm

Front pads appear low

Rear coil springs are slightly corroded at base

Pass 1 Apr 2017 88,059 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on the outer edge

front radiator grill damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2017 88,059 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on the outer edge

front radiator grill damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,093 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 70,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17y/dlop (4.1.D.1b)

Os front tyre has worn on inner edge close to limit

Wheel alignment may be required

Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,225 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 48,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2013 38,190 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

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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EJ10 JVL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ10 JVL, 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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EJ10 JVL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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