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KN10 DYJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,222 mi
Last recorded135,222 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN10 DYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 135,222 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 135,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 119,548 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 108,810 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 100,081 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 87,114 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 87,114 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 67,829 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 61,874 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,762 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,543 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,675 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,563 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 34,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,517 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 21,230 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KN10 DYJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 KN10 DYJ, 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 KN10 DYJ registered?

KN10 DYJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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