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A10 FAJ

2000 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,951 mi
Last recorded43,951 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C92,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 43,951 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 42,867 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 42,690 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 41,383 miles

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))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 40,952 miles

under body covers fitted obstructing some areas

Pass 13 Feb 2021 40,275 miles

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

under body covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Pass 11 Jan 2020 39,815 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

multiple chip on sceen

Pass 7 Jan 2019 39,285 miles

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

underbody covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Pass 6 Jan 2018 38,433 miles

engine & underbody covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Pass 19 Dec 2016 37,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chip on screen

under covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2016 37,360 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

chip on screen

under covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 36,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall perish cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2014 34,344 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,689 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,070 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,333 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,833 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 25,038 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 23,290 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,331 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 19,081 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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A10 FAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 92,655 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 A10 FAJ, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A10 FAJ registered?

A10 FAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is A10 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 FAJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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