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FJ10 LVU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,711 mi
Last recorded164,711 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ10 LVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 164,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2026 164,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 156,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 144,905 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 135,080 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

rear handbrake cable bracket come adrift

Pass 8 Sep 2022 120,727 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 111,869 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 111,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 106,097 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 99,380 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 90,632 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,775 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,905 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 67,634 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 67,632 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,325 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 64,325 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 59,310 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,310 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,400 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 LVU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ10 LVU registered?

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

Is FJ10 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ10 LVU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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