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PK10 LLJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,571 mi
Last recorded114,571 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK10 LLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 114,571 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 105,573 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 103,655 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 99,392 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 8 Nov 2021 93,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe over sub-frame to fleix hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe over sub-frame to fleix hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished/cracked in tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 93,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe over sub-frame to fleix hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe over sub-frame to fleix hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished/cracked in tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 91,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 9 May 2019 87,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread partly delaminated and cracking (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded going to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded going to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded in places under body clips going to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

plastic under trays fitted concealing some items from view

Fail 6 May 2019 87,858 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements badly faded in colour and letters faded (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread partly delaminated and cracking (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded going to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded going to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded in places under body clips going to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

plastic under trays fitted concealing some items from view

Pass 3 May 2018 85,004 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread borderline fail (6.3.1d)

service light is on

Pass 8 May 2017 80,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear light lens , the lower section of the lens is damaged and has lens tape over it

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 80,637 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Side repeater in mirror housing not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central tyre tread area below min limt at 1.27mm. 245/40/zr17.91y (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise centre tread area is worn low at 2.70mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light lens , the lower section of the lens is damaged and has lens tape over it

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 77,028 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured light lens damaged and has lens tape covering hole at time of test. no white light displayed (1.2.1e)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 77,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens is damaged and holed (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 70,832 miles

Advise front nearside and offside brake discs worn and lipped

Advise rear nearside and offside brake discs are worn and lipped

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

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

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

rear offside light lens damaged and taped

Fail 5 May 2015 70,831 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise front nearside and offside brake discs worn and lipped

Advise rear nearside and offside brake discs are worn and lipped

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

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

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

rear offside light lens damaged and taped

Pass 7 May 2014 64,515 miles

Advise front nearside outer parking light / poistion light inop

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 64,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise front nearside outer parking light / poistion light inop

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,493 miles

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

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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PK10 LLJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PK10 LLJ, 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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PK10 LLJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2010.

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