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J5 PTG

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,161 mi
Last recorded104,161 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 PTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 104,161 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 104,161 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 99,172 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 98,508 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 92,436 miles

No emission test results recorded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 86,911 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 86,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 81,562 miles

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

zero emissions data

Fail 10 Jan 2020 81,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

zero emissions data

Pass 22 Jan 2019 72,171 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

zero emissions data

Pass 23 Jan 2018 63,761 miles

Both front tyres outer walls have slight damage

Both rear tyres wearing on the edges.

Zero emission levels.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 57,374 miles

Zero emission levels

Pass 22 Jan 2016 47,681 miles

N/S Front tyre worn on the outer edge

The engine management lamp is on

Wiper blades poor

Pass 8 Jan 2015 42,005 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,573 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,011 miles

O/S/F Tyre on 2mm.

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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J5 PTG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J5 PTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J5 PTG registered?

J5 PTG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2010.

Is J5 PTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 PTG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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