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FIG 29

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,419 mi
Last recorded125,419 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 29
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 125,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 122,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 117,868 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 113,261 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. All bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 108,202 miles

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

Offside Door mirror cluster damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 108,138 miles

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

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

Offside Door mirror cluster damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 102,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on tread and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Door mirror cluster damaged

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension bushing deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2020 97,016 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped

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

Offside Front Door mirror cluster damaged

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension bushing deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2019 92,322 miles

Nearside front brake is binding on slightly and inner brake pad is wearing thin,discs are lipped.

Pass 2 May 2018 79,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides seem low (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2017 71,915 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,092 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,802 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 53,802 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 42,481 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,997 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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FIG 29 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FIG 29, 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 FIG 29 registered?

FIG 29 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2010.

Is FIG 29 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 29 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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