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KY10 GZD

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

60,434 mi
Last recorded60,434 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY10 GZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 60,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 60,325 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play ON BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 60,320 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down Also to the left & right (2.2.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play ON BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 59,879 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play ON BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 59,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play ON BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 59,371 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 58,908 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 57,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2020 57,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2020 57,915 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake performance not tested Damaged subframe arm hitting the fuel tank (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened bracket broken away from frame-broken piece touching tank! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,914 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2019 54,914 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,258 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 52,258 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,356 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin under half approx. (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 46,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin under half approx. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working X1 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,479 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 24,929 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 24,884 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KY10 GZD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KY10 GZD, 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 KY10 GZD registered?

KY10 GZD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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