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LJ10 FPA

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,529 mi
Last recorded121,529 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ10 FPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 121,529 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 121,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2025 117,212 miles

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 2 Nov 2024 103,679 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 92,760 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 92,760 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 81,467 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 68,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Oct 2020 56,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 56,352 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 47,488 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 36,262 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 26,060 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 23,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 21,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2014 19,106 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 17,682 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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LJ10 FPA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LJ10 FPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ10 FPA registered?

LJ10 FPA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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The MOT history for LJ10 FPA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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