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OE10 LHF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,401 mi
Last recorded136,401 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 136,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 130,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm close to excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet not working but osf goes across windscreen

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm close to excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 122,601 miles

exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2023 114,022 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flexi joint webbing has detached and there is some corrosion behind on the joint. It moves but does not leak. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 114,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flexi joint webbing has detached and there is some corrosion behind on the joint. It moves but does not leak. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 107,888 miles

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

both front tyres heavily worn on edges, on limit

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Jul 2021 100,191 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside Rear under tray becoming inscure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,408 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 90,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 87,605 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,681 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2018 79,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 May 2017 72,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has some damage to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre has some damage to outer side wall

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

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Fail 25 May 2017 72,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has some damage to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre has some damage to outer side wall

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

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Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,978 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 62,978 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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 LHF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LHF, 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 LHF registered?

OE10 LHF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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