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W500 JJB

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

222,796 mi
Last recorded222,796 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 JJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 222,796 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 222,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 213,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 208,065 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 208,062 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both main beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 201,656 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 197,738 miles

Centre exhaust clamp loose.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 193,717 miles

Offside light intensity poor.

Fail 19 Oct 2020 193,717 miles

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

Offside light intensity poor.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 166,932 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 166,931 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 146,830 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 146,826 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 144,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 139,642 miles

front pads look low, inners

Pass 28 Sep 2015 134,048 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 128,066 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 97,619 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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W500 JJB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W500 JJB, 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 W500 JJB registered?

W500 JJB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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