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OV10 POJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,748 mi
Last recorded193,748 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 POJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 193,748 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 193,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 184,549 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 168,577 miles

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

n/s rear handbrake cable bracket broken

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

surface corrosion rear discs

Fail 10 Nov 2021 168,576 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

n/s rear handbrake cable bracket broken

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

surface corrosion rear discs

Pass 15 Oct 2020 158,258 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 158,223 miles

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

Nearside handbrake effort just met minimum requirements

Pass 10 Jun 2019 148,539 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn outer edge

offside front tyre tread worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2018 138,877 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 138,716 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 130,350 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 130,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 120,097 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 108,350 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,683 miles

front tyres low tread 2055516

Pass 10 Jun 2013 86,362 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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OV10 POJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 POJ, 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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OV10 POJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2010.

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