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GK10 TJU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,884 mi
Last recorded145,884 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK10 TJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 145,884 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 140,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

all front anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers perished

Fail 14 Jun 2025 140,503 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

all front anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 22 Jun 2024 134,815 miles

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2024 134,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2023 129,990 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn heavily on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

flexi exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2023 129,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn heavily on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2022 121,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm approx (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 on 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

front flexi exhaust deteriorated and split no leaks

Fail 13 Jun 2022 121,961 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm approx (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 on 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

front flexi exhaust deteriorated and split no leaks

Pass 23 Jun 2021 114,501 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 108,551 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 99,054 miles

underbody trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2019 99,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underbody trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,975 miles

Nearside Front tyre split outer sidewall no ply/cords exposed

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 89,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre split outer sidewall no ply/cords exposed

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,572 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

under floor covers/under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Apr 2016 70,697 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner/outer edges also outer side wall is damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,745 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,938 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,699 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 37,699 miles

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

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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GK10 TJU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GK10 TJU, 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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GK10 TJU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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