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JL55 JVL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,444 mi
Last recorded126,444 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL55 JVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 126,444 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Dec 2023 116,047 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi joint loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 97,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play torq arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 80,441 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exh flexi start to break up

Pass 21 Dec 2020 72,551 miles

Central exhaust flexi slight damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2020 69,194 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 69,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe excess corrossion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe excess carrossion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe excess carrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 66,758 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 66,758 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 59,160 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2017 59,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 52,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,751 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,417 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,610 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,390 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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JL55 JVL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JL55 JVL, 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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JL55 JVL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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