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EK10 TLV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,321 mi
Last recorded161,321 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 TLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 161,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 144,033 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 128,066 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 128,023 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2022 121,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall Slight Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 121,042 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall Slight Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 114,680 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 109,726 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 Front 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 2019 104,101 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 98,694 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 90,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2017 90,738 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2017 90,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 83,589 miles

Nearside Rear LIGHT WARNING ON

Offside Rear LIGHT WARNING ON

Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,979 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,025 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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EK10 TLV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK10 TLV, 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 TLV registered?

EK10 TLV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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