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J70 LSE

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

204,475 mi
Last recorded204,475 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 LSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 204,475 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 200,399 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 114,784 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 104,542 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))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 97,830 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,574 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,722 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,347 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2016 61,126 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 61,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 49,891 miles

front pads are around 4mm thick

n/s/r tyre is at 2mm

o/s/r tyre is at 3mm

Pass 31 Mar 2014 38,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,576 miles

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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J70 LSE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 J70 LSE, 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 J70 LSE registered?

J70 LSE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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