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BF10 FDM

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,258 mi
Last recorded128,258 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 FDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 128,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts.

Fail 15 Apr 2026 128,235 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts.

Pass 11 Apr 2025 119,415 miles

Engine Oil Leak.

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 119,413 miles

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

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

Engine Oil Leak.

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 109,073 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 109,073 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 108,718 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 103,600 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 103,600 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 100,456 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 96,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 89,201 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,943 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,865 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 69,116 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 59,430 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 46,863 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,074 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 FDM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 BF10 FDM, 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 FDM registered?

BF10 FDM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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