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L26 MML

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,538 mi
Last recorded172,538 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 MML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 172,538 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front to rear brake pipes covered by under panels

Fail 23 Jul 2026 172,538 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front to rear brake pipes covered by under panels

Pass 24 Jul 2025 167,204 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 159,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 155,506 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 140,597 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 140,597 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 125,507 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2018 125,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2017 110,266 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 90,960 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 70,857 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 32,139 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 21,385 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 21,385 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner sidewalls on both rear tyres splitting

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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L26 MML is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L26 MML, 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 L26 MML registered?

L26 MML is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2010.

Is L26 MML safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 MML shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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