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K123 KVN

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests34 (30 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,167 mi
Last recorded144,167 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 KVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

30 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 144,167 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 144,166 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2025 144,084 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Oct 2025 142,717 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 133,292 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 142,577 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 127,141 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 139,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Sep 2022 116,335 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 136,633 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 136,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 98,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 133,444 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 131,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 90,218 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 119,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 88,224 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 103,323 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 85,657 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 88,483 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

parking brake only just met requirements 16%

Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,721 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,376 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,123 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 72,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 60,728 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 64,649 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 41,611 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 24 Apr 2014 57,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 28,452 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 28,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,084 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,532 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 38,309 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 37,238 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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K123 KVN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K123 KVN, 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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K123 KVN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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