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A10 FDS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,295 mi
Last recorded78,295 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 FDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,295 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly detoriared

Pass 26 Oct 2009 70,090 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 70,090 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 124,176 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 106,350 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 106,350 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Dec 2006 90,583 miles

ADVISE, SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING'S.

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 90,583 miles

ADVISE, SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING'S.

Pass 6 Jan 2006 73,917 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both rear tyres worn low

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 FDS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 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 A10 FDS, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A10 FDS registered?

A10 FDS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is A10 FDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 FDS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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