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LO10 DWZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,312 mi
Last recorded142,312 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO10 DWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 142,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 141,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 130,502 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around lower trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 130,502 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around lower trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 119,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 119,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 105,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES WORN AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES WORN AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 105,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure CENTER EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN REAR SECTION MOVING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES WORN AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 93,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,732 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 82,169 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 75,717 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall has several cuts

Fail 8 Jan 2018 75,717 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre side wall has several cuts

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,247 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 53,930 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 40,954 miles

both rear tyres wearing low.

front brakediscs corroded but not significantly affecting efficiency at time of test

nearside front tyre has split inner sidewall. New tyre advised ASAP

offside front tyre has badly split inner sidewall and worn outer sidewall. New tyre advised ASAP

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,778 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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LO10 DWZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LO10 DWZ, 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 LO10 DWZ registered?

LO10 DWZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2010.

Is LO10 DWZ safe to buy?

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