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FV60 SXH

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,700 mi
Last recorded146,700 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 SXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 146,700 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 146,381 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested pedal sinks to floor (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 136,805 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 136,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 136,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 132,008 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 132,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 125,630 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 119,510 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 114,431 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 106,217 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,176 miles

child seat fitted cant test adult seatbelt

item removed from drivers veiw

Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2013 70,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FV60 SXH is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV60 SXH, 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 FV60 SXH registered?

FV60 SXH is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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