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SA10 LNC

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,286 mi
Last recorded153,286 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 LNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 153,286 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake low effort

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

Pass 26 May 2025 145,936 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2024 141,800 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 141,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Failed gas test (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 140,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 137,353 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Lower front Torsion bar bush slight worn.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 134,051 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))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 131,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear childseat fitted - unable to test belt

Fail 5 Aug 2020 131,809 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear childseat fitted - unable to test belt

Pass 4 Apr 2019 124,431 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 118,003 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 118,003 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 111,766 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 103,844 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 93,403 miles

n/s/r baby seat fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2014 85,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2014 85,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 80,327 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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SA10 LNC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA10 LNC, 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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SA10 LNC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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