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AY10 FWC

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,073 mi
Last recorded114,073 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 FWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 114,073 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 114,073 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 106,590 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 91,946 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS and OS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS and OS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS and OS. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat covers fitted restricting full inspection of seat belts.

Pass 21 Jun 2023 81,160 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 81,154 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 77,372 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 Jul 2021 73,228 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 68,860 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 68,855 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 63,449 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,806 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,630 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 17 Jun 2016 43,727 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,275 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 23,741 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 23,741 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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AY10 FWC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY10 FWC, 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 AY10 FWC registered?

AY10 FWC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2010.

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The MOT history for AY10 FWC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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