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GY10 ZZA

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,178 mi
Last recorded49,178 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 49,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 49,178 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Bulb not fitted/seated right (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 48,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Pads lower on this side then on n/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 48,167 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 47,215 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fluid leak in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 46,071 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,902 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 42,556 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear only just met requirement (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 42,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulders cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulders cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear only just met requirement (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2019 41,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 39,762 miles

both rear direction indicators are slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Feb 2017 37,772 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 35,763 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 29,268 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,353 miles

N/s/f tyre perishing

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 ZZA 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 87.5%.

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 ZZA, 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 ZZA registered?

GY10 ZZA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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The MOT history for GY10 ZZA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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