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KN10 DZG

2010 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,896 mi
Last recorded146,896 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz R-class85,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN10 DZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 146,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 138,696 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 138,696 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 138,684 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 122,090 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 106,710 miles

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,768 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,107 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,239 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,219 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 55,214 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on.

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,803 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 50,803 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,703 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,484 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,228 miles

glow plug light on

Pass 14 May 2013 30,652 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 30,651 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,704 miles

both front tyres worn edges

Fail 14 Mar 2013 29,704 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn edges

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?

Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
7,608
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 919
position lamp(s) not working 728
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 598
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 581
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 407
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KN10 DZG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 85,744 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 R-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN10 DZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz R-class typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN10 DZG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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