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C1 GKC

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,559 mi
Last recorded99,559 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 GKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 99,559 miles

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2025 99,559 miles

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

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 88,766 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 83,937 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 77,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 77,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,472 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 69,555 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 69,555 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 66,762 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 62,723 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 62,719 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2017 54,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 49,625 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 49,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,051 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,637 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cuts on both front tyre walls

tyres cracked both front and nearside rear tyres outer walls

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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C1 GKC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 C1 GKC, 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 C1 GKC registered?

C1 GKC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2010.

Is C1 GKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 GKC shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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