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GU10 OAA

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,024 mi
Last recorded67,024 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 OAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 67,024 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 67,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil level low

Pass 25 Feb 2025 63,092 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 59,884 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM FRONT BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 56,355 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH REAR. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 18 Feb 2023 56,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH REAR. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 14 Feb 2022 54,100 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 49,219 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 49,219 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 46,627 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 46,627 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 42,964 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 39,057 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 39,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 35,434 miles

Front both front tyres worn

wipers smearing

Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,194 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 27,488 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 20,539 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 12,535 miles

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 OAA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OAA, 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 OAA registered?

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

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