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GF10 YRE

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,897 mi
Last recorded134,897 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF10 YRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 134,897 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 128,730 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jun 2025 128,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow next to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jun 2024 122,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 122,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 117,444 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect due to under body covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 bushes deteriorating ( no movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 May 2022 114,396 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 110,489 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded/ insecure

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 110,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central exhaust clamp corroded/ insecure

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 108,276 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 105,104 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 105,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,050 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,580 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 85,580 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,050 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 59,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,528 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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GF10 YRE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF10 YRE, 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 GF10 YRE registered?

GF10 YRE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2010.

Is GF10 YRE safe to buy?

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