MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
254,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle coated in oil
Underside of vehicle fitted with protective panels, not allowing full inspection
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded prior to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded prior to calliper flexi going into arch liner (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded prior to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged on n/s leading to o/s calliper flexi going over subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
underside of car coated in oil
undertrays fitted front and central
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front fog lamp broken
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front fog lamp broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
unable to check rear seat belts due to dog covers fitted
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
unable to check rear seat belts due to dog covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Engine, Electric radiator fan not spinning smoothly, Badly vibrating and rubbing plastic housing!
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV10 YJS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YJS, 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 YJS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2010.
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