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JP53 JEN

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,386 mi
Last recorded78,386 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP53 JEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 78,386 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 77,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 74,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 68,345 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 63,417 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 56,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 56,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 51,032 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 46,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 43,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and both rear tyres cracking to outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 43,437 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and both rear tyres cracking to outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,839 miles

All underside visible brake pipes corroded slightly

Nearside front tyre cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,774 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 36,421 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,876 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,168 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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JP53 JEN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 JP53 JEN, 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 JP53 JEN registered?

JP53 JEN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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The MOT history for JP53 JEN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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