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FJ10 AAX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,886 mi
Last recorded114,886 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ10 AAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 114,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2026 114,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 114,318 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 112,046 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 112,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 105,875 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs and pads are weak (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted making unable to check some testable component

Pass 1 Oct 2022 102,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 87,021 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,592 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 73,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,996 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 47,446 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,400 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 26,516 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 25,239 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 22,616 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 18,746 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,133 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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FJ10 AAX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ10 AAX, 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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FJ10 AAX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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