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S40 JGN

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,695 mi
Last recorded126,695 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 JGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 126,695 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 126,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 124,701 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 122,912 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 122,912 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 116,046 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 104,967 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 99,074 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 99,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 92,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 86,278 miles

Nearside Front tyre got cut

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 79,543 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit chunck out of side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer tyre deep cut but not to cords

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 73,345 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 73,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,386 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 62,669 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,353 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 53,353 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 40,884 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre starting to crack and perish

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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S40 JGN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S40 JGN, 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 S40 JGN registered?

S40 JGN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2010.

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