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V5 GOV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,322 mi
Last recorded49,322 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 GOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 49,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight crack near bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 49,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight crack near bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 45,844 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 43,108 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 24 Feb 2023 39,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 36,211 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 34,647 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 29,852 miles

Nearside Front outer side wall few cut

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front outer side wall few cut

Pass 20 Aug 2018 27,835 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 24,891 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 22,866 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 21,563 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 18,234 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 15,118 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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V5 GOV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 V5 GOV, 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 V5 GOV registered?

V5 GOV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2010.

Is V5 GOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 GOV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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