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J40 RDD

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,478 mi
Last recorded86,478 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 RDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 86,478 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2026 86,473 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 83,136 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 81,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,539 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 75,976 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,167 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,318 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,022 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 63,321 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,474 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,291 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,648 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,805 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 25,320 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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J40 RDD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol 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 J40 RDD, 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 J40 RDD registered?

J40 RDD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2010.

Is J40 RDD safe to buy?

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