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L888 YAT

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

120,243 mi
Last recorded120,243 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 YAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 120,243 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 120,234 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3 large holes marked with chalk (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both rear suspension air bags cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 104,033 miles

full factory fitted covers restricting view

Fail 14 Oct 2025 104,012 miles

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

full factory fitted covers restricting view

Pass 17 Jan 2025 112,832 miles

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 19 Aug 2024 98,355 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2024 98,355 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2024 104,601 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 104,546 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 91,667 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 97,817 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 89,552 miles

rear sub frame corroded o/s and n/s, plastic under trays fitted

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Feb 2022 89,967 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 89,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 84,685 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,541 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 82,441 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 82,432 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 77,437 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 79,055 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 70,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from rear diff.

unable too check or view centre brake pipes due to fuel tank.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,132 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,469 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,478 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 62,478 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 45,491 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,197 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 43,342 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 43,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,199 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 36,159 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)

spare wheel missing

Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 29,604 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 24,500 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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L888 YAT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 L888 YAT, 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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L888 YAT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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