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FV10 YHU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,400 mi
Last recorded125,400 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 YHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 125,400 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 114,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Fail 28 Jun 2019 114,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 29 Jun 2018 104,334 miles

diesel smoke test completed but did not produce a reading due to low emissions

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,750 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 79,903 miles
Fail 3 May 2016

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,780 miles

front inner brake pads look very close to limit

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,342 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YHU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV10 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

FV10 YHU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2010.

Is FV10 YHU safe to buy?

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