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LG10 EJF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,554 mi
Last recorded158,554 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG10 EJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 158,554 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 145,204 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 138,364 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [255/35/18] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 138,361 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened [camber arm] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened [lower arm] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing [stud missing] (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability [lower arm] (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [255/35/18] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive [engine] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 129,202 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 120,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 111,523 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 111,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded only at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded only at end (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 104,484 miles

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

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 22 Jun 2018 96,653 miles

front tyre treads low[edges]

front/rear and centre brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2018 96,652 miles

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

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

front tyre treads low[edges]

front/rear and centre brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 86,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 86,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 82,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyre treads low[edges]

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,008 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,654 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,751 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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LG10 EJF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LG10 EJF, 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 LG10 EJF registered?

LG10 EJF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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