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LX10 ZLY

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,186 mi
Last recorded138,186 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX10 ZLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 138,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 118,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 102,156 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 94,662 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 84,737 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 76,569 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 66,472 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 60,014 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 49,364 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 49,364 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 38,866 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2016 38,866 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 21,488 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 15,772 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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LX10 ZLY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZLY, 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 ZLY registered?

LX10 ZLY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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