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J4 HRX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,355 mi
Last recorded129,355 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 HRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 129,355 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 129,355 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 117,471 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 117,471 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 107,261 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; see inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 97,175 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 87,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 82,347 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 81,897 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 80,599 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 80,599 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,752 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 74,106 miles

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

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

engine management

Pass 19 Nov 2016 68,596 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,449 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 46,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 46,468 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 31,159 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,762 miles

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

offside front secondary sidelight not working/nearside dim output

offside front tyre uneven wear low treads on edges/Continental/225/45R17/91W/

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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J4 HRX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 J4 HRX, 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 J4 HRX registered?

J4 HRX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2010.

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