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FY10 ZJN

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,051 mi
Last recorded162,051 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 ZJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 162,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 159,474 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated On both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded at flex hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 156,258 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 156,258 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 144,541 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view needs attention (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorating

Fail 15 Apr 2021 144,534 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view needs attention (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2019 131,756 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 131,756 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 126,641 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 118,205 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 106,672 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,803 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 88,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

TYRE SIZE FRONT: 225/40ZR18Y RSC (run flat type) REAR: 255/35ZR18W RSC (run flat type)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 May 2013 56,620 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front lower suspention arm bush deteriorated slightly

offside front lower suspention arm bush deteriorated slightly

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 ZJN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

FY10 ZJN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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