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JOY 679

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,580 mi
Last recorded146,580 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOY 679
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 146,580 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2026 146,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 133,072 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 121,030 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 107,751 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 107,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 94,894 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 83,619 miles

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

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 24 Jun 2020 75,098 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 65,096 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 53,655 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,730 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,508 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 33,795 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 30,819 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 24,479 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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JOY 679 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JOY 679, 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 JOY 679 registered?

JOY 679 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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