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K3 KKG

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,937 mi
Last recorded85,937 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 KKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 85,937 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 85,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 83,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 83,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 79,315 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 76,832 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 76,825 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 76,803 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front under rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 18 Dec 2020 65,140 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))

Under trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 45,016 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,367 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 44,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 42,837 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 42,837 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,437 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 39,362 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,187 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,998 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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K3 KKG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K3 KKG, 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 K3 KKG registered?

K3 KKG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 August 2010.

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