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FE10 ELL

2016 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,426 mi
Last recorded38,426 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 ELL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 38,426 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2026 38,418 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 36,929 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 36,929 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 35,729 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 33,437 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 29,401 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 29,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 24,994 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 24,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner band of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 12,192 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 9,321 miles

all four tyres close to wear indicators

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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FE10 ELL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 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 FE10 ELL, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE10 ELL registered?

FE10 ELL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2016.

Is FE10 ELL safe to buy?

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