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BF10 ETK

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,478 mi
Last recorded133,478 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 ETK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 133,478 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 128,141 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 128,141 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 122,481 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 122,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system 2 (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2020 116,861 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 106,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,777 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 98,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,979 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 91,979 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,302 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 67,539 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,017 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 50,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,979 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 35,316 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON EDGES

Fail 23 Feb 2013 35,316 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON EDGES

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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BF10 ETK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF10 ETK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF10 ETK registered?

BF10 ETK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2010.

Is BF10 ETK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF10 ETK shows 18 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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