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LL10 CEJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,138 mi
Last recorded155,138 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL10 CEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 155,138 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 147,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play to rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 147,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play to rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 138,814 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2023 138,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 135,979 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 135,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower outer corner crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 134,541 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 134,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 123,172 miles

both rear tyres worn to wear markers

o/s/r brake pads low

Pass 17 May 2018 111,796 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Fail 10 May 2018 111,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 101,359 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 88,735 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 87,721 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 86,389 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,910 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 82,285 miles

Emissions reading is too low to record.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,285 miles

Emissions reading is too low to record.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 74,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LL10 CEJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LL10 CEJ, 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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LL10 CEJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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