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GJ10 YXS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,687 mi
Last recorded121,687 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 YXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 121,687 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 113,497 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 112,132 miles

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

engine covers

Pass 3 Oct 2022 109,098 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 107,858 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 107,858 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 106,294 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 104,244 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 96,037 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,864 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 87,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 77,464 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,658 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2014 56,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 48,783 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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GJ10 YXS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GJ10 YXS, 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 GJ10 YXS registered?

GJ10 YXS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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The MOT history for GJ10 YXS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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