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LM10 ZXA

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,289 mi
Last recorded156,289 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 ZXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 156,289 miles

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

engine has undertray fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2026 156,289 miles

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

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

engine has undertray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2025 141,192 miles

slight blow poss front exhaust

Fail 12 Feb 2025 141,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight blow poss front exhaust

Pass 14 Dec 2023 129,258 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 11 Jan 2023 123,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe perished & welding cracked around circumference (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Unevenly worn, tread barely visible on outer band 245/40/17

Oil leak, but not excessive View obscured & source unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 123,541 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Effort poor & lever has little reserve travel (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front discs are excessively scored, corroded & pitted (see inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached The "REAR" of two (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe perished & welding cracked around circumference (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Unevenly worn, tread barely visible on outer band 245/40/17

Oil leak, but not excessive View obscured & source unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 114,803 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 114,803 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front one of two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear one of two. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,991 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 108,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 103,103 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2019 103,103 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2018 97,804 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2018 97,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2017 92,353 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 92,353 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 79,796 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2016 79,796 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,599 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,400 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 43,044 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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LM10 ZXA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LM10 ZXA, 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 LM10 ZXA registered?

LM10 ZXA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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