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SV10 LKM

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,037 mi
Last recorded92,037 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 LKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 92,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 85,828 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 78,845 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 73,043 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 68,321 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 63,119 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 63,118 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Rear axle front bush's split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 59,427 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,485 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 53,483 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Castor arm ball joint dust cover twists when wheels are turned.

Offside Rear Wheel binding.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 47,865 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/ front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 24 Feb 2018 47,864 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/ front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2017 41,960 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush unbonded (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2017 41,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush unbonded (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2016 36,173 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2016 36,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster arm (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,640 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,269 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,713 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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SV10 LKM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 SV10 LKM, 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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SV10 LKM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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