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J2 PEL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,422 mi
Last recorded106,422 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 PEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 106,422 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 102,875 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 96,260 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 90,845 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,615 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,459 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,359 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 71,175 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 64,893 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 61,118 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 61,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,657 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 47,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Sep 2013 12,828 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 12,771 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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J2 PEL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J2 PEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J2 PEL registered?

J2 PEL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2010.

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The MOT history for J2 PEL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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