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OE10 LFT

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,369 mi
Last recorded156,369 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE10 LFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 156,369 miles

brake wear warning on dash display

centre exhaust clamp loose and slightly blowing

rear brake pipes corroded -advise renewing asap (limited vision on extent of corrosion )

Fail 2 Dec 2025 156,264 miles

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

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

brake wear warning on dash display

centre exhaust clamp loose and slightly blowing

rear brake pipes corroded -advise renewing asap (limited vision on extent of corrosion )

Pass 19 Oct 2024 147,925 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 141,372 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 141,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 134,776 miles

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Oct 2022 134,736 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LED in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2021 125,555 miles

Emissions too clean

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 125,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions too clean

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 116,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded( marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 107,828 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,539 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 98,539 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,983 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,548 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,185 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,073 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,575 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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OE10 LFT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OE10 LFT, 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 OE10 LFT registered?

OE10 LFT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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