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LJI 196

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,752 mi
Last recorded108,752 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJI 196
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 108,752 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 108,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 102,452 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 95,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 86,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 83,223 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 71,363 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 65,183 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall keep an eye (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 59,223 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 59,223 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,321 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,018 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,727 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,219 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 40,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,354 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 34,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 26,848 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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LJI 196 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJI 196, 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 LJI 196 registered?

LJI 196 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2010.

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