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BF10 FFD

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,772 mi
Last recorded109,772 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 109,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle Engine Covers And And Undertrays Fitted Preventing Full Inspection Of Some Components

Pass 27 Sep 2022 105,260 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive covers/undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 105,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive covers/undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 100,211 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Fail 28 Sep 2021 100,211 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Pass 1 Oct 2020 96,198 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 89,691 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jul 2019 89,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped at flex pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant leak

Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,272 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 83,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake imbalanced across an axle but wheels locked, adjustment may be required

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 64,300 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 64,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 May 2014 51,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2014 51,720 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 38,683 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 FFD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FFD, 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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BF10 FFD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2010.

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