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J40 YMR

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,730 mi
Last recorded99,730 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 99,730 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 96,187 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 94,302 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 94,288 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2023 89,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear undertray loose

Pass 20 Aug 2022 85,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 82,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 76,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,840 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,073 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,027 miles

front brake hoses in poor condition -where go through rubber

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,503 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 22,187 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 YMR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

J40 YMR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2010.

Is J40 YMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 YMR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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