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L88 LUU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,839 mi
Last recorded160,839 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 LUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 160,839 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 151,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 138,946 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 124,876 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 111,567 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 111,469 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Attempt made at repair, but broken wire discovered on bulb holder (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 99,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Oct 2018 99,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front position lamp light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 86,839 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,867 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 60,191 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 41,370 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 29,817 miles

Cover sills fitted

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 1 Oct 2013 29,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cover sills fitted

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Nearside front and offside front tyres devoid of tread outer edges

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

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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L88 LUU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel 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 L88 LUU, 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 L88 LUU registered?

L88 LUU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2010.

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The MOT history for L88 LUU 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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