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FY10 VZF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,425 mi
Last recorded78,425 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 VZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 78,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,104 miles

emission undetected peak

Pass 9 Dec 2017 74,549 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 67,123 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,308 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 52,732 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 45,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,178 miles

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

child seat fitted l/h/ rear

Fail 1 Mar 2013 33,178 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted l/h/ rear

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 VZF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY10 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

FY10 VZF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2010.

Is FY10 VZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY10 VZF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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