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WA08 FAA

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,979 mi
Last recorded115,979 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 FAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 115,979 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 115,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 107,133 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 107,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 101,224 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 101,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 95,301 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 84,090 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 84,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 79,793 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 2 Oct 2019 76,235 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,199 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 69,199 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,688 miles

nearside front tyre has small cut in inner sidewall

Fail 10 Oct 2017 65,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has small cut in inner sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2015 54,970 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 54,958 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre excessively worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,466 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 41,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WA08 FAA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WA08 FAA, 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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WA08 FAA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2010.

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