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LS10 VLU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,129 mi
Last recorded145,129 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 VLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 145,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 145,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid rear most , (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rea most, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 139,707 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 133,180 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 133,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 127,230 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 122,377 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 122,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 117,259 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 117,256 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 114,976 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,225 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,707 miles

engine cover & under-tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 80,807 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,452 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 68,452 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,065 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 56,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LS10 VLU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 LS10 VLU, 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 LS10 VLU registered?

LS10 VLU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is LS10 VLU safe to buy?

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