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J440 LLY

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,079 mi
Last recorded82,079 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ440 LLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 82,079 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 80,396 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 80,021 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 78,853 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 78,852 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 77,923 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 77,096 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,310 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,332 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,523 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 18,091 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 16,905 miles

advise front screen chipped

advise off side front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2014 14,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear tyre wearing low on 2.5mm.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 13,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise off side front tyre,outer side wall slight damage

advise off side rear tyre,tread starting to wear low

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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J440 LLY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J440 LLY, 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 J440 LLY registered?

J440 LLY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2010.

Is J440 LLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J440 LLY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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