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LX10 EWS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,901 mi
Last recorded93,901 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX10 EWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 93,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 91,764 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 91,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,134 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 85,134 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 80,410 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 70,338 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 70,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear made of steel (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 66,655 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 66,651 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jun 2020 62,779 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,557 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jul 2018 47,962 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 40,006 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 32,540 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 32,539 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear slight damage to back plate and tie rod arm

Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 28,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2013 16,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2013 16,406 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LX10 EWS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX10 EWS, 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 LX10 EWS registered?

LX10 EWS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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The MOT history for LX10 EWS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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