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FY10 ODF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

185,002 mi
Last recorded185,002 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 ODF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 185,002 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 184,995 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 177,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 165,103 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 165,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 153,518 miles

Nearside Front tyre x2 edges worn

x2 rear tyres 3mm

Fail 21 Mar 2022 153,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding park brake fault (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre x2 edges worn

x2 rear tyres 3mm

Fail 16 Mar 2022 153,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 144,797 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 142,637 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 135,559 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 124,333 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 110,722 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 93,765 miles

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

front discs very worn

front pads appear very low

slight judder from front brakes

Fail 26 Feb 2016 93,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs very worn

front pads appear very low

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,960 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,367 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 67,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 51,165 miles

both rear discs rusted

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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FY10 ODF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY10 ODF, 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 FY10 ODF registered?

FY10 ODF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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