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HU55 KEN

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,512 mi
Last recorded63,512 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU55 KEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 63,512 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 61,764 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 61,764 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 59,156 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 59,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2022 57,192 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 55,982 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 55,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 53,197 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 50,041 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 46,839 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 41,147 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,423 miles

engine cover fitted

side cover fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 28,959 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 28,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front tyre has surface cracks

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front tyre has surface cracks

Offside front tyre work on outside edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 19,551 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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HU55 KEN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HU55 KEN, 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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HU55 KEN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2010.

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