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OV10 FSG

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

229,751 mi
Last recorded229,751 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 FSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 229,751 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 228,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 228,138 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 221,409 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 221,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front discs also heavy ridged with massive lips on it (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 207,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 207,976 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 193,043 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 193,040 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to fronts at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 178,164 miles

em light on

Fail 14 Feb 2018 178,163 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front lower ball joints on rear most arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

em light on

Pass 24 Aug 2017 167,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 157,851 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various on front and rear suspension (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 157,849 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various on front and rear suspension (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 149,675 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2016 140,398 miles

all tyres wearing on edges and n/s/r low on tread

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2016 140,398 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges and n/s/r low on tread

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 128,607 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 128,605 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 116,639 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 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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 74,737 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 74,717 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped

advise near side front jacking point block missing

advise near side rear tyre,tread wearing low

Fail 11 Apr 2013 54,117 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped

advise near side front jacking point block missing

advise near side rear tyre,tread wearing low

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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OV10 FSG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV10 FSG, 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 OV10 FSG registered?

OV10 FSG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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