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EO10 GVG

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,392 mi
Last recorded144,392 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO10 GVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 144,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe slightly corroded both sides inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 144,392 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mid section exhaust flexi severely deteriorated and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe slightly corroded both sides inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 133,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 124,458 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 124,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 116,190 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 116,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriated

Pass 24 Mar 2020 111,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearly at minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 104,393 miles

exhaust flexi section worn/outer casing broken

Fail 27 Feb 2019 104,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust flexi section worn/outer casing broken

Pass 27 Mar 2018 97,091 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 85,969 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 85,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 120,926 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,321 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on outer/inner edges

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 48,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,174 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,939 miles

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

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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EO10 GVG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO10 GVG, 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 EO10 GVG registered?

EO10 GVG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2010.

Is EO10 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO10 GVG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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