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LIG 1242

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,209 mi
Last recorded33,209 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 1242
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 33,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 31,116 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 29,477 miles

Under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 6 Mar 2024 29,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 30 Jan 2023 23,670 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 16,858 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 15,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 15,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear brake disc has surface rust

under the vechicle has surface rust

Fail 21 Jan 2020 15,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear brake disc has surface rust

under the vechicle has surface rust

Pass 11 May 2018 14,606 miles

All four tyres have age cracks developing.

Wiper blades smearing, suggest renew.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All have standing corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 14,023 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 13,170 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 12,049 miles

no plate no 7 bit small

Pass 16 Sep 2013 9,968 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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LIG 1242 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LIG 1242, 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 LIG 1242 registered?

LIG 1242 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is LIG 1242 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIG 1242 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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