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SP60 LXJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,705 mi
Last recorded116,705 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 LXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 116,705 miles

Engine cover,undertray's & side skirts present.

Pass 30 Jun 2025 110,711 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Pedal slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2024 100,798 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 100,403 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 85,075 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 82,559 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 82,552 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 78,345 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,913 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front registration plate delaminated

Pass 13 Sep 2018 74,873 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2017 64,059 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,366 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 56,337 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,658 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,656 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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SP60 LXJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SP60 LXJ, 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 SP60 LXJ registered?

SP60 LXJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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