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FRZ 6850

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,174 mi
Last recorded63,174 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRZ 6850
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 63,174 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2026 63,174 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 60,490 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 58,727 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 58,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 57,460 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 55,492 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,571 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 49,396 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 49,396 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 45,522 miles

OSR wheel inside face slightly buckled

Fail 13 Apr 2019 45,522 miles

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

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

OSR wheel inside face slightly buckled

Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,545 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,504 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 37,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,744 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,688 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,264 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 19,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre tread cracked on inner edge

offside front tyre low tread on outer edge and tread cracked on inner edge

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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FRZ 6850 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FRZ 6850, 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 FRZ 6850 registered?

FRZ 6850 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2010.

Is FRZ 6850 safe to buy?

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