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GU10 LYG

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,876 mi
Last recorded159,876 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 LYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 159,876 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 159,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 151,169 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 151,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 136,666 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 136,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 125,449 miles

Brake fluid appears contaminated

Cover and Shields fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2022 125,449 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle can not be opened from outside or inside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid appears contaminated

Cover and Shields fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2021 114,671 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2019 99,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 3 Aug 2019 99,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 31 Jul 2018 92,725 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 1.6mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 85,246 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing Buckle missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 1.6mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 64,533 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,108 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,726 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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GU10 LYG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 GU10 LYG, 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 GU10 LYG registered?

GU10 LYG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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