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LX10 YZJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,564 mi
Last recorded96,564 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX10 YZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 96,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2024 87,405 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted , tested in wet conditions

Pass 4 Oct 2023 77,959 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear accident damage rear bumper. no sharp edges.

Pass 29 Sep 2022 72,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 71,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,543 miles

NSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 21 Sep 2021 63,506 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE EXPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Nov 2020 50,923 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,026 miles

Emissions too clean to detect a reading

Fail 11 Mar 2020 49,026 miles

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

Emissions too clean to detect a reading

Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 45,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 40,850 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 40,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,166 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,275 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 22,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,536 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 18,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front 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 YZJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 LX10 YZJ, 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 YZJ registered?

LX10 YZJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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