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LC10 CYJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,352 mi
Last recorded128,352 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 CYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 128,352 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 112,914 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 112,911 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 97,764 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 97,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 82,155 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 73,676 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 73,631 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 73,607 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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 10 Jun 2020 73,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 69,940 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 69,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 66,134 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,325 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,733 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 33,475 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,642 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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LC10 CYJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC10 CYJ, 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 LC10 CYJ registered?

LC10 CYJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2010.

Is LC10 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC10 CYJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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