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Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,143 cc

LM10 ZXAMOT history

LM10 ZXA is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LM10 ZXA grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
156,289 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 ZXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 ZXA was last recorded at 156,289 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 15,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,192 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
15,097 miles
Average per year
8,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,289 miles
  • 2025 – 141,192 miles
  • 2023 – 129,258 miles
  • 2021 – 114,803 miles
  • 2020 – 108,991 miles
  • 2019 – 103,103 miles
  • 2018 – 97,804 miles
  • 2017 – 92,353 miles
  • 2016 – 79,796 miles
  • 2015 – 66,599 miles
  • 2014 – 53,400 miles
  • 2013 – 43,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,289 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEngine has undertray fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Slight blow poss front exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe perished & welding cracked around circumference

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Unevenly worn, tread barely visible on outer band 245/40/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive View obscured & source unknown

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,289 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    156,289 miles
    Test number
    747549631534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine has undertray fitted
  2. Fail156,289 miles (+15,097)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,289 miles
    Test number
    619146056305
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine has undertray fitted
  3. Pass141,192 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    141,192 miles
    Test number
    115265605278
    • AdvisorySlight blow poss front exhaust
  4. Fail141,114 miles (+11,856)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,114 miles
    Test number
    755018882598
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight blow poss front exhaust
  5. Pass129,258 miles (+5,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    129,258 miles
    Test number
    622251551351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass123,549 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,549 miles
    Test number
    965939605134
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe perished & welding cracked around circumference (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Unevenly worn, tread barely visible on outer band 245/40/17
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive View obscured & source unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail123,541 miles (+8,738)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,541 miles
    Test number
    284302979918
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front discs are excessively scored, corroded & pitted (see inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached The "REAR" of two (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Effort poor & lever has little reserve travel (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe perished & welding cracked around circumference (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Unevenly worn, tread barely visible on outer band 245/40/17
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive View obscured & source unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass114,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,803 miles
    Test number
    983265996324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail114,803 miles (+5,812)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,803 miles
    Test number
    227430644598
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front one of two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear one of two. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass108,991 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,991 miles
    Test number
    700118924680
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Fail108,991 miles (+5,888)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,991 miles
    Test number
    639840668848
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass103,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,103 miles
    Test number
    744630710701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Fail103,103 miles (+5,299)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,103 miles
    Test number
    503566263336
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass97,804 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,804 miles
    Test number
    764602322794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Fail97,803 miles (+5,450)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,803 miles
    Test number
    949467717453
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass92,353 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,353 miles
    Test number
    152825734638
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail92,353 miles (+12,557)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,353 miles
    Test number
    647078712671
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass79,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,796 miles
    Test number
    321110952374
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Fail79,796 miles (+13,197)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,796 miles
    Test number
    501196520276
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Pass66,599 miles (+13,199)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,599 miles
    Test number
    487308272041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,400 miles (+10,356)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,400 miles
    Test number
    126292914125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,044 miles
    Test number
    619028723132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 ZXA

Does LM10 ZXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 ZXA is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 ZXA?
The MOT on LM10 ZXA is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 ZXA done?
LM10 ZXA was recorded at 156,289 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 8,490 miles a year.
Has LM10 ZXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 ZXA has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 ZXA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM10 ZXA find?
LM10 ZXA passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; engine has undertray fitted.

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