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FP10 FFE

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,430 mi
Last recorded135,430 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP10 FFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 135,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2021 123,825 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 123,825 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2020 110,661 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2020 110,661 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 104,009 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 104,009 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 87,491 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2018 87,491 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 63,786 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2016 53,961 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limits

Pass 8 Jun 2015 46,264 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 36,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 36,643 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 27,022 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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FP10 FFE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FP10 FFE, 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 FP10 FFE registered?

FP10 FFE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2010.

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