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KM10 TJY

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,217 mi
Last recorded179,217 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM10 TJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 179,217 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 179,213 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 171,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 162,760 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 162,755 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 147,130 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 147,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 126,689 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Lower both lateral stabiliser mounts corroding

engine oil leaks coming from undertray

Pass 28 Apr 2021 118,052 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 110,950 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 102,552 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 93,094 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 81,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 81,247 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 68,212 miles

Front brake pads about 40 percent remaining

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Rear brake pads about 40 percent remaining

Pass 9 May 2015 56,797 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres are wearing bald on outer tread

Pass 22 May 2014 29,347 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 31,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TJY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

KM10 TJY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2010.

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