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OE60 FAU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,457 mi
Last recorded135,457 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE60 FAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 135,457 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front parking light warning light on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front parking light warning light on

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2025 131,613 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 131,612 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 128,445 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 128,444 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative Dash indicates left front airbag malfunction (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 121,321 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 121,294 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 114,263 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 110,925 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 106,680 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2019 106,678 miles

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

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2018 103,833 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 103,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,964 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2016 95,254 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear passenger seat unable to fully inspect adult belt

scratches down nearside of vehicle before arrival

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2016 95,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted to offside rear passenger seat unable to fully inspect adult belt

scratches down nearside of vehicle before arrival

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2014 85,164 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 80,222 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 80,222 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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OE60 FAU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OE60 FAU, 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 OE60 FAU registered?

OE60 FAU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is OE60 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE60 FAU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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