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LM10 ZXE

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

269,933 mi
Last recorded269,933 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 ZXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 269,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 254,722 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2024 254,702 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2023 237,030 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2023 236,631 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit by Brake reservoir (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 219,187 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2022 219,164 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2021 200,998 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2020 185,766 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 185,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 169,754 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 150,811 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2018 150,802 miles

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

undertrays fitted

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 132,985 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 125,904 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 117,648 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 108,264 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 100,009 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 100,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 ZXE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

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

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