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OV60 FGA

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,085 mi
Last recorded146,085 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV60 FGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 146,085 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 140,775 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 140,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 134,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2022 125,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2022 125,984 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 121,503 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking Brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (20%)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 121,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking Brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (20%)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 113,031 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 113,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 109,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2018 102,452 miles

Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

N/S/R & O/S/R Brake pipe corroded,

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded,

Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,190 miles

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

near side head lamp light out put reduced

park brake efficiency 16%

Pass 11 Aug 2016 96,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 95,145 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 91,769 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 79,560 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,560 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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OV60 FGA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OV60 FGA, 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 OV60 FGA registered?

OV60 FGA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2010.

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