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LB10 VYN

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,805 mi
Last recorded135,805 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB10 VYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 135,805 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber DAMP!!!

Nearside Rear park brake reading little effort, system may require adjustment or repair

Offside Front tyre WORN SMOOTH at shoulders

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN/heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Jun 2025 135,802 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle inner release lever not working (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working LED in door mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber DAMP!!!

Nearside Rear park brake reading little effort, system may require adjustment or repair

Offside Front tyre WORN SMOOTH at shoulders

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN/heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2024 126,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush seeping oil & slight play/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding (at join to flexi)

Offside Front brake pipe corroding (at joint to flexi)

Offside Front tyre WORN at shoulders

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Jun 2024 126,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush seeping oil & slight play/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber DAMP!!!

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding (at join to flexi)

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroding (at joint to flexi)

Offside Front tyre WORN at shoulders

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2023 117,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 107,220 miles

Under trays fitted, Can not inspect full underside of the Vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2022 107,220 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted, Can not inspect full underside of the Vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2021 98,172 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Side repeater not working but front can clearly be seen from the side

Fail 23 Jun 2021 98,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Side repeater not working but front can clearly be seen from the side

Pass 23 May 2020 94,678 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2020 94,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 89,855 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 84,447 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,033 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 72,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both reg plates deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LB10 VYN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LB10 VYN, 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 LB10 VYN registered?

LB10 VYN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2010.

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