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FY10 PKJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,837 mi
Last recorded126,837 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 PKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 126,837 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 126,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working no lights at all on o/s/r (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 114,400 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front front inner most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 114,400 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front front inner most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 111,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front both front tyres outer edge wearing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 100,217 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 93,370 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre cut in sidewall,not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 17 Dec 2013 76,074 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,063 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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FY10 PKJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY10 PKJ registered?

FY10 PKJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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