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KM10 HVX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,919 mi
Last recorded125,919 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM10 HVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 125,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.8 with edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5 with edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 125,918 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward arm balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper hub mounting bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.8 with edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5 with edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 114,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 114,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 101,976 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm * 245/40=17 * (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's on 4.0 mm & low on edges * 225/45=17 * (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 101,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc's worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 bulbs n/w possible lamp unit faulty (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm * 245/40=17 * (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's on 4.0 mm & low on edges * 225/45=17 * (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 73,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside dip beam has reduced output

Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,969 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 56,251 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,528 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 45,361 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,893 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 39,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Minor service chipping to windscreen

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,907 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 23,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 HVX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc diesel 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 KM10 HVX, 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 HVX registered?

KM10 HVX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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