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J4 TUM

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,742 mi
Last recorded48,742 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 TUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 48,742 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 46,672 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2024 44,198 miles

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

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 14 Feb 2023 42,249 miles

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

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 16 Feb 2022 39,931 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 39,930 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2021 37,781 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 36,726 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN WITH LIP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S REAR DISCS WORN WITH A LIP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 36,726 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN WITH LIP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S REAR DISCS WORN WITH A LIP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 34,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 32,836 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 30,300 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 30,298 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 28,132 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 28,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

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 TUM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TUM, 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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J4 TUM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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