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SP10 MLJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,402 mi
Last recorded117,402 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 MLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 117,402 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 111,611 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2024 106,603 miles

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

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

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

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle, but structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 16 Mar 2023 101,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 on inner wind wheel side going to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 97,730 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging just passed (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 92,837 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 92,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber is cracking in tread pattern. 245/40/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 90,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer sidewall. 225/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. 225/45/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber is cracking in tread pattern. 245/40/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,768 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 81,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 71,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on both edges.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 71,436 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe. (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on both edges.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 58,588 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,283 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,653 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 30,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 20,344 miles

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)

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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SP10 MLJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol 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 SP10 MLJ, 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 SP10 MLJ registered?

SP10 MLJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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