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FV10 YHW

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,153 mi
Last recorded177,153 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 YHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 177,153 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 174,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 164,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 152,143 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 142,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 142,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 134,890 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 127,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 115,994 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on end (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on end (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 108,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on end (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/f flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/f flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 97,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/f flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/f flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,200 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,546 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 74,539 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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FV10 YHW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV10 YHW, 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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FV10 YHW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2010.

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