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J55 ATW

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,037 mi
Last recorded54,037 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 ATW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 54,037 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 45,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 38,222 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 31,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 24,575 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 19,898 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 16,577 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 10,674 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 10,373 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 10,388 miles

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 10,010 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 9,451 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 8,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 7,814 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 6,336 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 6,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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J55 ATW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J55 ATW, 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 J55 ATW registered?

J55 ATW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2010.

Is J55 ATW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 ATW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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