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GY10 ZYR

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,987 mi
Last recorded109,987 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY10 ZYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 109,987 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 107,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 101,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 96,582 miles

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

parking brake only just passed mot

Fail 21 Apr 2023 96,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

parking brake only just passed mot

Pass 22 Apr 2022 90,189 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper 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))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 84,953 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 75,838 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 71,666 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 65,298 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 60,138 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 60,138 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 54,350 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 48,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,108 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 40,324 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 33,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing to outer edge

nearside rear tyre has cuts to tread 1.6 MM

offside front tyre has cuts to tread

offside rear tyre has cuts to tread 2.0 MM

Fail 28 May 2013 33,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing to outer edge

nearside rear tyre has cuts to tread 1.6 MM

offside front tyre has cuts to tread

offside rear tyre has cuts to tread 2.0 MM

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 ZYR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel 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 GY10 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

GY10 ZYR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2010.

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