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FT10 YVJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,253 mi
Last recorded201,253 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 YVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 201,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 195,876 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front caster (upper) arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber (lower) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 192,548 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2019 187,583 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking slightly on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

undertrays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2018 181,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 163,499 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 163,499 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 544,820 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 139,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 111,356 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 82,681 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise off side front tyre cut on side wall and worn on outer 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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FT10 YVJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVJ, 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 FT10 YVJ registered?

FT10 YVJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2010.

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The MOT history for FT10 YVJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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