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AF10 PPU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

143,000 mi
Last recorded143,000 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 143,000 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 120,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust flexi slight deteriorated

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f & n/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Mar 2024 97,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 146,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 146,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 126,821 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 114,975 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two chips less than 10mm O/S upper, and central lower. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 103,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 89,386 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 73,292 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,123 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,960 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,424 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 32,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,078 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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AF10 PPU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 AF10 PPU, 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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AF10 PPU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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