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SL56 LAL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,385 mi
Last recorded73,385 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 LAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 73,385 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 71,295 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 69,237 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 60,423 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 52,422 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 50,584 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 50,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 49,118 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 47,628 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 44,999 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 42,976 miles

n/s/f tyre has splits on outer wall

Pass 9 Dec 2015 40,254 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 36,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to osf tyre inner sidewall not to cords

Pass 5 Jan 2015 36,637 miles

damage to osf tyre inner sidewall not to cords

Pass 9 Jan 2014 28,822 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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SL56 LAL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL56 LAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL56 LAL registered?

SL56 LAL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is SL56 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 LAL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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