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FT10 YJR

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,846 mi
Last recorded88,846 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 88,846 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 88,817 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Nearside and offside control arm brackets excessively corroded and holed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached Control arm mounting bracket on sub-frame excessively corroded and holed. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2024 88,102 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 88,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 86,320 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 86,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished in tread and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished in tread and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished in tread and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished in tread and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2022 84,809 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SLIGHTLEY PERISHED

Pass 6 Jul 2021 82,291 miles

ALL TYRES SLIGHTLEY PERISHED ON TREAD

Pass 21 Sep 2020 81,423 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 78,309 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 72,314 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 66,469 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 66,469 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

all tyre sidewalls badley perished

Pass 15 Jul 2016 59,957 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

all tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,179 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,567 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,419 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 YJR 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 YJR, 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 YJR registered?

FT10 YJR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2010.

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