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FV10 YHN

2010 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,239 mi
Last recorded129,239 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz R-class85,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 YHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 129,239 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 125,262 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 120,779 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 117,910 miles

undertray fitted obscuring components

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 112,162 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2021 112,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2020 108,584 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 102,137 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 79,234 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,223 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,057 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,079 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 47,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,329 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 31,076 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?

Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
7,608
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 919
position lamp(s) not working 728
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 598
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 581
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 407
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FV10 YHN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 85,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz R-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV10 YHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz R-class typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV10 YHN registered?

FV10 YHN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is FV10 YHN safe to buy?

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