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C16 GAB

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,328 mi
Last recorded126,328 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 GAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 126,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 126,187 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened At off side suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 116,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Off side headlamp poor beam pattern

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 106,853 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside head lamp has a weak beam pattern

Rear number plate loose but not lightly to fall off

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 106,853 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside head lamp has a weak beam pattern

Rear number plate loose but not lightly to fall off

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 92,078 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 92,078 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 75,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 63,632 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,333 miles

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

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 30 Aug 2019 45,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

no emissions printout due to low emissions test result PASS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 34,235 miles

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 12 Sep 2017 21,387 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 18,304 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 15,535 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 14,030 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre ply cords are not exposed

Pass 16 Sep 2013 10,919 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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C16 GAB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C16 GAB, 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 C16 GAB registered?

C16 GAB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2010.

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