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FL10 JVA

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,096 mi
Last recorded158,096 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL10 JVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 158,096 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 144,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 144,852 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 132,573 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 132,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 121,863 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 110,238 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 110,233 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 103,164 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn, and cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

some brake pipes rusting

Fail 7 Jun 2021 103,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn, and cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

some brake pipes rusting

Pass 29 May 2020 102,267 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2020 102,267 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 96,804 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 91,148 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,447 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 14,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,410 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,966 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,966 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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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FL10 JVA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JVA, 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 JVA registered?

FL10 JVA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2010.

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