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LP10 NPO

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

195,413 mi
Last recorded195,413 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 195,413 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 195,413 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 195,378 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear subframe condition (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.94 (0.55) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 194,556 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 189,401 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 189,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 plate 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 182,741 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 182,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 171,432 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 154,644 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 132,318 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 114,500 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 114,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 98,918 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 83,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 20 Jul 2013 59,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to off side rear

Fail 20 Jul 2013 59,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to off side rear

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 NPO 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 64.7%.

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 NPO, 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 NPO registered?

LP10 NPO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2010.

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