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L300 MOR

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,339 mi
Last recorded123,339 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 MOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 123,339 miles

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

rear subframe rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2025 121,267 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 118,847 miles

Undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring view of testable items

exhaust flexi-section damaged / deteriorated

n/s/r lower arm (spring housing) - bushes perished and split/worn

n/s/r lower track-control arm - bushes perished and split (play detected)

n/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action - bushes worn/split

n/s/r suspension coil spring heavily corroded and weakened

o/s/r lower arm (spring housing) - bushes perished and split/worn

o/s/r lower track-control arm - bushes perished and split (play detected)

o/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action - bushes worn/split

o/s/r suspension coil spring heavily corroded and weakened

Fail 13 Aug 2024 118,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring view of testable items

exhaust flexi-section damaged / deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and low - AT LEGAL LIMIT (1.6mm)

n/s/r lower arm (spring housing) - bushes perished and split/worn

n/s/r lower track-control arm - bushes perished and split (play detected)

n/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action - bushes worn/split

n/s/r suspension coil spring heavily corroded and weakened

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and low - AT LEGAL LIMIT (1.6mm)

o/s/r lower arm (spring housing) - bushes perished and split/worn

o/s/r lower track-control arm - bushes perished and split (play detected)

o/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action - bushes worn/split

o/s/r suspension coil spring heavily corroded and weakened

Pass 21 Aug 2023 116,337 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 112,803 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 112,803 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 106,981 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 102,329 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 102,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 97,440 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 91,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 22 Jun 2017 80,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,885 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre 3mm

Fail 27 Jun 2016 74,843 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,082 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)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,989 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,589 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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L300 MOR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc 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 L300 MOR, 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 L300 MOR registered?

L300 MOR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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