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LK10 PDZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,003 mi
Last recorded82,003 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK10 PDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 82,003 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 82,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2025 80,399 miles

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 77,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 77,805 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 74,856 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 71,552 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 71,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower inner. (Marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Marked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 68,212 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 68,212 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,152 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 58,060 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 52,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer wall has cut but not yet reached cords

Fail 31 May 2017 52,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer wall has cut but not yet reached cords

Pass 13 May 2016 46,214 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 46,214 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2015 40,990 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2014 34,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,232 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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LK10 PDZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LK10 PDZ, 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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LK10 PDZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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