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OY10 TFU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,787 mi
Last recorded138,787 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY10 TFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 138,787 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 138,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2023 128,559 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 128,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 120,021 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 120,021 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 110,705 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 110,705 miles

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 103,557 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe (damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre heavily tearing in tread and scrubbed off on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre heavily tearing in tread and worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Mar 2020 103,555 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe (damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre heavily tearing in tread and scrubbed off on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre heavily tearing in tread and worn on outer edge

Rear seat base insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2019 99,274 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 99,274 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,160 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 67,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 58,815 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 58,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 51,423 miles

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 26 May 2014 43,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,214 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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OY10 TFU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 OY10 TFU, 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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OY10 TFU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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