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FT10 UBZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,668 mi
Last recorded111,668 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 UBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 111,668 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced full subframe needed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced full subframe needed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 108,084 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 104,663 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 104,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 101,268 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 101,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 98,668 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 94,548 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 91,427 miles

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

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

some brake pipes may need changing by next mot

Pass 11 May 2019 87,849 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 83,891 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded/pitted slightly left to right

engine/sill/under tray fitted obscuring view/access

Fail 28 Apr 2018 83,891 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working at time of test (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake pipes corroded/pitted slightly left to right

engine/sill/under tray fitted obscuring view/access

Pass 13 May 2017 79,883 miles

Front wheel bearings slight play (design feature)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm!! centre recommend replacing (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under/cover fitted obscuring view to some components

rear discs slightly corroded on edges

track rods slightly corroded/still serviceable

Pass 23 Apr 2016 73,947 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 70,135 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 70,135 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 65,203 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2013 51,134 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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FT10 UBZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FT10 UBZ, 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 FT10 UBZ registered?

FT10 UBZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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