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J22 RLF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

148,151 mi
Last recorded148,151 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 RLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 148,151 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 144,273 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 130,610 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 112,966 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Driveshaft seal leaking

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 107,612 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 101,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 98,422 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner brake surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 81,446 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,910 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,858 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 65,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,234 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,473 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,946 miles

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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J22 RLF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J22 RLF, 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 J22 RLF registered?

J22 RLF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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