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P8 LXT

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,577 mi
Last recorded117,577 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 LXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 117,577 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 107,628 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 107,625 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 89,831 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 87,129 miles

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link rubber perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2021 84,320 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 81,532 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 74,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,662 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,695 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,478 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,960 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 39,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,593 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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P8 LXT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P8 LXT, 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 P8 LXT registered?

P8 LXT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2010.

Is P8 LXT safe to buy?

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