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LIG 5998

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,694 mi
Last recorded156,694 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 5998
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 156,694 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 142,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 132,946 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 122,300 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 122,300 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Mar 2022 122,197 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 116,545 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 116,545 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 113,459 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 104,089 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 97,618 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 89,320 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,822 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,477 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,833 miles

Front brake discs slightly ridged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 44,067 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 5998 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 5998, 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 5998 registered?

LIG 5998 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2010.

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The MOT history for LIG 5998 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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