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RE10 LJZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

273,682 mi
Last recorded273,682 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE10 LJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 273,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 267,820 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 267,811 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 259,308 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 251,708 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 251,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 241,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear can only see end section due to covers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 241,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear can only see end section due to covers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 221,836 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 221,836 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 186,736 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 161,887 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 132,248 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 23 May 2017 132,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 12 May 2016 107,600 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

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 28 May 2015 83,295 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 61,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre no tread remaining to outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,170 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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RE10 LJZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE10 LJZ, 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 RE10 LJZ registered?

RE10 LJZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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