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GY10 TFV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,586 mi
Last recorded134,586 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY10 TFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 134,586 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 134,574 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 125,916 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 113,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 103,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 91,433 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 81,318 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 79,188 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,213 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 75,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber all split around ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/40ZR18 on N/S/R wheel and 245/35ZR18 on O/S/R wheel (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 69,876 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,006 miles

Centre stop lamp partial failure

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 59,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre stop lamp partial failure

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,249 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 32,247 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 21,306 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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GY10 TFV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY10 TFV, 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 GY10 TFV registered?

GY10 TFV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2010.

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The MOT history for GY10 TFV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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