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LO10 TAV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,364 mi
Last recorded110,364 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO10 TAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 110,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Very close to legal limit / worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 100,034 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 98,538 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 95,410 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 88,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn bold on the outer edges area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,829 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,821 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (Sump area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), has cuts on the outer side wall (due for replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), has several cuts on the outer side wall (Due for replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), has several cuts on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), has several cuts on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 59,816 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (Sump area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), has cuts on the outer side wall (due for replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), has several cuts on the outer side wall (Due for replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), has several cuts on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), has several cuts on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,168 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jun 2017 53,165 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 May 2016 47,858 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 37,343 miles

Nearside rear tyre approx 2/3 mm

Offside rear tyre approx 2mm

Fail 16 May 2015 37,341 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs lipped.

Nearside rear tyre approx 2/3 mm

Offside rear tyre approx 2mm

Pass 20 May 2014 22,516 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,839 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 18,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (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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LO10 TAV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TAV, 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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LO10 TAV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2010.

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