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L1 DXA

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,381 mi
Last recorded142,381 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 DXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 142,381 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

knocking on off side front suspension

oil ,leak

Fail 23 Jan 2026 142,381 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

knocking on off side front suspension

oil ,leak

Pass 20 Jan 2025 139,480 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 139,471 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 137,662 miles

Rear left licence plate bulb message on dash (both working)

Pass 23 Jan 2023 133,788 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 128,612 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 120,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 120,089 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 112,140 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 112,134 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 102,964 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 96,910 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 92,224 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge

both front wipers smearing slightly

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,971 miles

undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,431 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,570 miles

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)

offside front tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,695 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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L1 DXA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L1 DXA, 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 L1 DXA registered?

L1 DXA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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