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LP10 NRU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,616 mi
Last recorded143,616 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP10 NRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 143,616 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 143,616 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 131,450 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low close to wear bars

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

engine cover,under tray plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2025 130,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low close to wear bars

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

engine cover,under tray plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2024 120,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2023 110,332 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2022 105,331 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2022 105,329 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 100,551 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner wall as marked

Pass 9 Jun 2020 97,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 93,098 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 88,790 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 88,790 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 83,509 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 83,509 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,475 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,416 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,121 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 62,911 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 62,911 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 NRU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NRU, 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 NRU registered?

LP10 NRU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2010.

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