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SP10 MLU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,471 mi
Last recorded143,471 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 MLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 143,471 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working.

Offside Front light output slightly dim.

Fail 15 Dec 2025 143,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear balljoint arm worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working.

Offside Front light output slightly dim.

Pass 13 Dec 2024 131,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 117,922 miles

Nearside Front lower fog light /day running light not working

Offside Front headlight beam output alot weaker than nearside

Fail 23 Nov 2023 117,920 miles

Front Registration plate insecure and badly damaged (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front lower fog light /day running light not working

Offside Front headlight beam output alot weaker than nearside

Pass 19 Dec 2022 103,744 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 102,339 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 100,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 97,381 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 97,369 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at nearside rear marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at nearside rear marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2018 94,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2017 90,140 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 85,975 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 81,989 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 74,962 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 74,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2013 55,047 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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 MLU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

SP10 MLU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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