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J1 RTX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

194,987 mi
Last recorded194,987 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 RTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 194,987 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 9 Jun 2025 191,287 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 187,195 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 181,288 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 176,508 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 172,299 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 6 May 2020 168,683 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 163,185 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 154,823 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2018 154,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 148,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 3 Feb 2016 142,732 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 120,485 miles

NUMBER OF CHIPS BECOMING IN SCREEN.

OUTERSILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,258 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 98,258 miles

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

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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J1 RTX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 J1 RTX, 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 J1 RTX registered?

J1 RTX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2010.

Is J1 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 RTX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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