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NJ10 VCL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,488 mi
Last recorded113,488 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ10 VCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 113,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear over axle area (1.1.11 (c))

undeertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2026 113,488 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear over axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

undeertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2026 112,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 105,709 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 105,595 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 97,377 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 86,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 86,895 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 78,320 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 78,162 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,970 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 66,839 miles

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

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 59,550 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 47,876 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,467 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 32,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre heavily perished on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre heavily perished on outer edge of tread

Pass 30 Jan 2014 26,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 26,046 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 19,628 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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NJ10 VCL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ10 VCL, 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 NJ10 VCL registered?

NJ10 VCL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2010.

Is NJ10 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ10 VCL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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