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K1 BWD

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,876 mi
Last recorded96,876 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 BWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 96,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 94,777 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 94,775 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 91,833 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 88,865 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 88,865 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 86,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 82,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2020 82,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2019 73,686 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 92y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r1894y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 73,686 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 92y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r1894y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 66,325 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 59,516 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 59,453 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,588 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 44,764 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 37,129 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 32,214 miles

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

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

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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K1 BWD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 K1 BWD, 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 K1 BWD registered?

K1 BWD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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