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EK10 LOF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,649 mi
Last recorded133,649 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 LOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 133,649 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 123,650 miles

ADVISE CUTS TO BOTH FRONT TYRES AND O/S/R TYRE.

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SLIGHT DAMAGE. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front TYRE 3MM TREAD OUTER/INNER EDGES.

Offside Front FOGLAMP LENSE CRACKED.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 123,648 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

front discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2017 110,363 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY LIPPED. (3.5.1i)

N/S/R TYRE 3MM TREAD,CUTS.

Nearside Front TYRE MINOR CUTS.

Offside Front FOGLAMP LENSE DAMAGED

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES,CUTS.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3MM TREAD. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WEAR. (3.5.1g)

VARIOUS BODYWORK/TRIM DAMAGE AROUND VEHICLE.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 110,363 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY LIPPED. (3.5.1i)

N/S/R TYRE 3MM TREAD,CUTS.

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

Nearside Front TYRE MINOR CUTS.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front FOGLAMP LENSE DAMAGED

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES,CUTS.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3MM TREAD. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WEAR. (3.5.1g)

VARIOUS BODYWORK/TRIM DAMAGE AROUND VEHICLE.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,988 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,626 miles

Advise cuts to road tyres in general.

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges,cuts.

Various bodywork damage around vehicle.

Windscreen stone chipped.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 76,626 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Advise cuts to road tyres in general.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges,cuts.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Various bodywork damage around vehicle.

Windscreen stone chipped.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,638 miles

Windscreen stone chipped.

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 60,638 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Windscreen stone chipped.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,494 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 45,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EK10 LOF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 EK10 LOF, 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 EK10 LOF registered?

EK10 LOF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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