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GL10 YKR

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,597 mi
Last recorded97,597 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 YKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 97,597 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 97,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front cross struts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Both front tyres bald on outer edges.

Both rear brake lines and offside front brake lines corroded.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on inner face, and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Sep 2025 97,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 83,540 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 82,461 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,552 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 79,886 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,203 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 78,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 75,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BADLY SUGGEST STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECKED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BADLY SUGGEST STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECKED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 75,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BADLY SUGGEST STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECKED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BADLY SUGGEST STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECKED (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Anti roll bar link upper ball joint gaiter deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe leading to o/s/f flexible brake hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,642 miles

Manufacturer engine covers and body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 9 Aug 2017 63,626 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement O/S rear road wheel unable to rotater freely,suspect parking brake stuck on, investigation required. (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Manufacturer engine covers and body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 54,173 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 54,169 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,121 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,423 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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GL10 YKR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL10 YKR, 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 GL10 YKR registered?

GL10 YKR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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