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SH10 FVZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,061 mi
Last recorded187,061 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 FVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 187,061 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 184,861 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 179,613 miles

underside brake pipes covered, unable to inspect

Fail 29 Oct 2021 179,613 miles

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

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

underside brake pipes covered, unable to inspect

Pass 17 Nov 2020 171,121 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 167,085 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 167,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Central Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 160,009 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 159,906 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front plus n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 144,702 miles

Most steel brake pipes corroded and exhaust corroded.

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 144,702 miles

Most steel brake pipes corroded and exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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 3 Nov 2016 127,547 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 127,547 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 111,966 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,031 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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SH10 FVZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 SH10 FVZ, 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 SH10 FVZ registered?

SH10 FVZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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