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TJ04 ELS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,508 mi
Last recorded81,508 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ04 ELS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 81,508 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 72,841 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S AND O/S WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 62,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH N/S AND O/S APPROX 4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 62,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH N/S AND O/S APPROX 4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 52,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded on lower coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Head lamp appears to be heat damaged although not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 32,826 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 32,826 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH INNER PADS APPROX 4 TO 5 MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 26,464 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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TJ04 ELS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TJ04 ELS, 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 TJ04 ELS registered?

TJ04 ELS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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