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RJ10 EFX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,977 mi
Last recorded134,977 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ10 EFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2026 134,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 126,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 126,896 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 124,714 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 116,066 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 116,066 miles

Front Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 107,328 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 101,151 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 97,796 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 93,959 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Dec 2017 89,403 miles

2x child seats fitted rear outer seat belts not fully inspected

both front tyres worn on shoulders at 1.6 mm

nsf inner side lamp inop

nsf inner side lamp inop

osr tyre at 1.6 - 2mm

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 27 Dec 2017 89,403 miles

2x child seats fitted rear outer seat belts not fully inspected

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on shoulders at 1.6 mm

nsf inner side lamp inop

nsf inner side lamp inop

osr tyre at 1.6 - 2mm

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Dec 2016 83,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 82,113 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 70,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf tyre wearing on edges

osf tyre bald on edges

Fail 14 Jun 2013 53,469 miles

205/55/R16 91V

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,469 miles

205/55/R16 91V

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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RJ10 EFX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 RJ10 EFX, 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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RJ10 EFX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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