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FL10 DXJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,196 mi
Last recorded191,196 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL10 DXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 191,196 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 191,196 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 186,976 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2024 186,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 183,772 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 179,738 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 177,031 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 174,988 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 174,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 170,325 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 31 May 2019 170,226 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 154,505 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 138,233 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 118,927 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 118,927 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 102,887 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2015 102,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 82,070 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,221 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,856 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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FL10 DXJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL10 DXJ, 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 FL10 DXJ registered?

FL10 DXJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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