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OV10 LBG

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,388 mi
Last recorded145,388 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 LBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 145,388 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front - Both Sides ( Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm (205/55R16) 0.4mm Legal Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 145,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Rear - Passenger Side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front - Both Sides ( Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3mm (205/55R16) 1.4mm Legal Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm (205/55R16) 0.4mm Legal Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 144,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 143,812 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 143,795 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 16 Nov 2022 143,629 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 139,484 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 124,433 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 105,128 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 82,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2017 69,694 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 60,603 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 56,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 56,875 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 50,370 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 42,917 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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OV10 LBG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV10 LBG, 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 OV10 LBG registered?

OV10 LBG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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