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GV10 BYS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,908 mi
Last recorded111,908 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 BYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 111,908 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 109,376 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 107,121 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sill area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 107,121 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sill area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 104,252 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 102,327 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sill area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 102,325 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sill area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 99,258 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 96,627 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 96,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,504 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front have lips. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 94,219 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 88,848 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 88,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,215 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,908 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 68,773 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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GV10 BYS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV10 BYS, 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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GV10 BYS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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