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KM10 ECT

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

203,746 mi
Last recorded203,746 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM10 ECT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 203,746 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 203,165 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 184,005 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges perished and cracked o/s inner wall damaged. Both require replacement

Pass 31 Jan 2023 173,396 miles

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

o/s rear tyre outer wall damaged close to exposing cords

Fail 27 Jan 2023 173,250 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s rear tyre outer wall damaged close to exposing cords

Pass 26 Jan 2022 165,154 miles

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

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))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 165,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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 25 Jan 2021 158,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 144,519 miles

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

n/s rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2019 144,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2018 136,826 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 136,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 132,257 miles

front discs worn

front tyres low

Fail 2 Jun 2017 132,256 miles

Fuel system component leaking under tray covered in fuel (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

front tyres low

Pass 10 Jun 2016 121,095 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 106,566 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 106,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 90,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2013 67,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted n/s/r & o/s/r seats

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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KM10 ECT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KM10 ECT, 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 KM10 ECT registered?

KM10 ECT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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