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FV10 POJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,040 mi
Last recorded157,040 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 POJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 157,040 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 157,040 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 147,777 miles

Central exhaust front pipe flexy joint deteriorated.

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 139,335 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 139,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 125,658 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 108,631 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 90,264 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 65,962 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,962 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 47,217 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 46,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,348 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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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FV10 POJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV10 POJ, 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 FV10 POJ registered?

FV10 POJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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