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FP10 TGF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,496 mi
Last recorded162,496 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP10 TGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 162,496 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexy pipe corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 162,496 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light indicates a fault! (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexy pipe corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 157,682 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 157,680 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 153,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 147,816 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 147,789 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 146,195 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 133,501 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 123,434 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 123,434 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 110,025 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 110,025 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,934 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 95,354 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 84,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,858 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 TGF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TGF, 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 FP10 TGF registered?

FP10 TGF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2010.

Is FP10 TGF safe to buy?

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