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GU10 PZV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,630 mi
Last recorded161,630 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 PZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 161,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 161,592 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 135,144 miles

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 135,144 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

E M LIGHT ON

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 17 Jul 2017 123,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 101,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

deep cut nearside front tyre sidewall not to cords

Fail 7 Jun 2016 101,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

deep cut nearside front tyre sidewall not to cords

Pass 31 Jul 2015 86,049 miles

Nearside front foglight damaged

Pass 27 May 2014 66,620 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,610 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 PZV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PZV, 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 PZV registered?

GU10 PZV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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