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BF10 FDJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,560 mi
Last recorded201,560 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 FDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 201,560 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 201,560 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 201,546 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut / hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2024 187,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 174,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both sides front hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 174,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both sides front hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 164,601 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 152,422 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 143,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 May 2019 143,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 138,301 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 120,034 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 120,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 101,804 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 88,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2015 88,807 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 73,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,297 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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BF10 FDJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc 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 FDJ, 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 BF10 FDJ registered?

BF10 FDJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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