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BV10 TNF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

211,967 mi
Last recorded211,967 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 TNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 211,967 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp dip light output slightly reduced

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2020 211,967 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp dip light output slightly reduced

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2019 173,319 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 173,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 151,128 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 134,767 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 118,647 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit attention soon. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 118,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe section. (7.1.2)

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

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit attention soon. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,032 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner & outer edges.Attention soon.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 99,032 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner & outer edges.Attention soon.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,550 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 83,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,052 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 63,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

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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BV10 TNF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV10 TNF, 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 BV10 TNF registered?

BV10 TNF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2010.

Is BV10 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV10 TNF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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