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OV10 ZYS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

163,015 mi
Last recorded163,015 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 ZYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 163,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inner surface corroded/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release pull handle. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 158,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release pull lever. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 152,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 147,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Dec 2021 143,708 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 140,347 miles

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 135,965 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 126,888 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 118,541 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 108,686 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 98,738 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 90,341 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 85,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 85,017 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,390 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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OV10 ZYS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OV10 ZYS, 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 OV10 ZYS registered?

OV10 ZYS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2010.

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