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FG60 HFV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,939 mi
Last recorded126,939 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG60 HFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 126,939 miles

advise parts of rear subframe corroded but not excessive

advise slight leak from exhaust at flexi pipe and also clamp is starting to split

advise unable to properly inspect floor etc due to plastic trims covering them

Pass 15 Aug 2025 120,879 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 120,872 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 115,724 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 115,366 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 109,141 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 103,945 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 96,148 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 96,147 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 91,025 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 86,421 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 74,609 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,425 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,341 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 54,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 23 Oct 2015 54,559 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 50,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre showing signs of uneven wear to inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Oct 2013 46,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FG60 HFV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 FG60 HFV, 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 FG60 HFV registered?

FG60 HFV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2010.

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