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GU10 NZY

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,274 mi
Last recorded178,274 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 NZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 178,274 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 178,274 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 166,142 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 156,184 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 136,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 126,464 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres approx. 2.5mm at best, inner 3/4's of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3x main stone chips in zone A and various other chips across the rest of the screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 126,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded in clips across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at the rear of the vehicle where they disappear behind the under-trays (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres approx. 2.5mm at best, inner 3/4's of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3x main stone chips in zone A and various other chips across the rest of the screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 105,050 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 80,724 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,571 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,709 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 53,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,646 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 36,601 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 36,601 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 32,953 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 32,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 V Conti (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 17,303 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 14,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 11,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NZY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NZY, 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 NZY registered?

GU10 NZY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2010.

Is GU10 NZY safe to buy?

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