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LP10 BYH

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,396 mi
Last recorded128,396 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP10 BYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 128,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray cover fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 124,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 119,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 113,730 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 113,389 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 113,245 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 113,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 112,375 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 112,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,887 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))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 104,885 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 97,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Slight Damage to Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jun 2019 97,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Slight Damage to Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,759 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 81,059 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,730 miles

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,812 miles

Both rear tyres worn to around 3mm and worn on inner edges.

Offside Front worn to 3mm on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 36,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,430 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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LP10 BYH is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LP10 BYH, 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 LP10 BYH registered?

LP10 BYH is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 August 2010.

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