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EK60 LXM

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,990 mi
Last recorded114,990 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK60 LXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 114,990 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 101,763 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 101,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall + inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 94,995 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,849 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2023 88,849 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached track arm to TRE stripped treads due to not being tightened up (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 73,821 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,521 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 63,131 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 63,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x17 (w) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 54,664 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 46,700 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 39,212 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 39,212 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 31,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

full size undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Nov 2015 31,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

full size undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2014 22,395 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 17,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres low on outer edges

small cut in tread osr tyre

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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EK60 LXM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EK60 LXM, 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 EK60 LXM registered?

EK60 LXM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2010.

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