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J24 UBS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,735 mi
Last recorded156,735 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 UBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 156,735 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 156,712 miles

Lower Fuel system component leaking Fuel leaking to ground (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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 has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 153,473 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 148,887 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 140,090 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 140,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 134,376 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 132,586 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 129,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 125,937 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 16 Nov 2018 125,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 18 Sep 2017 121,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tred down to 2.2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tred down to 2.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fit front to rear ,not allowing full inspection

plastic sill covers & rear suspension components ,not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2016 115,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 100,820 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,438 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 82,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,711 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 73,711 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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J24 UBS 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 J24 UBS, 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 J24 UBS registered?

J24 UBS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2010.

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