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FJ10 ABZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,047 mi
Last recorded124,047 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ10 ABZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 124,047 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 124,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 120,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 116,632 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 113,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 110,645 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 110,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 105,949 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,326 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 98,848 miles

Mil on

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 94,571 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,522 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 88,319 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 88,319 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,663 miles

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

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

Several small stone chips in front screen.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,111 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 67,111 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 ABZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FJ10 ABZ, 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 FJ10 ABZ registered?

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

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