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LX10 YZF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,454 mi
Last recorded123,454 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX10 YZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 123,454 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

nearside rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn to the minimum legal depth of 1.6mm.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axle.

Fail 13 Oct 2022 123,454 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

nearside rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn to the minimum legal depth of 1.6mm.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axle.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 97,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 97,781 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 78,820 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Fail 14 Dec 2020 78,275 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

nearside front inner position lamp not working.

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 12 Dec 2019 73,437 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 68,558 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 68,557 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 59,006 miles

Front disc lipped

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 58,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front disc lipped

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,687 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 47,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

baby seat fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2016 47,825 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

baby seat fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,685 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 38,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,256 miles

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

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

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

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 YZF 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 LX10 YZF, 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 YZF registered?

LX10 YZF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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