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L9 XCG

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,464 mi
Last recorded116,464 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 XCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2026 116,464 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi-pipe damaged.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR+OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR+OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both spring seats corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrey's fitted, unable to perform full inspection of fuel lines and brake pipes.

Pass 8 Oct 2025 112,436 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o,s and n,s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 106,514 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 106,502 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 100,615 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 99,956 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,979 miles

Nearside wheel slight play

Offside Front wheel slight play

factory fitted covers under body front to rear

Pass 25 Aug 2021 90,228 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 84,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2019 74,864 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 72,512 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 72,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2018 68,585 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 62,569 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,497 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 46,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 37,538 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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L9 XCG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L9 XCG, 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 L9 XCG registered?

L9 XCG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2010.

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