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SW10 FAJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,559 mi
Last recorded190,559 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 190,559 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Underside of vehicle corroded

Rear Undertray not fully secure Heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2024 190,554 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Underside of vehicle corroded

Rear Undertray not fully secure Heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2023 181,318 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 181,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 176,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r hand brake readings low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 176,393 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r hand brake readings low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 168,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 162,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f upper ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp cracked but exhaust still secure

squeak from rear brakes

Fail 6 Jul 2020 162,923 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure n/s hand brake cable bracket loose (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f lower ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f upper ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp cracked but exhaust still secure

Pass 3 Jul 2019 149,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 133,607 miles

Nearside Front light out warning but all lights working

Fail 26 Jun 2018 133,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front light out warning but all lights working

Pass 23 Jun 2017 120,043 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 99,024 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 82,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 42,509 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

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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SW10 FAJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SW10 FAJ, 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 SW10 FAJ registered?

SW10 FAJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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