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KN10 OBV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

240,036 mi
Last recorded240,036 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN10 OBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 240,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 223,068 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 192,146 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Nov 2019 192,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Oct 2018 170,060 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 170,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 163,280 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear service parking brake effort recording just met it need repair or adjust

Pass 9 Nov 2016 156,970 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2015 147,717 miles

under try fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2015 147,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working fitted to the door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advise both the n/s/f and the o/s/f tyres are cracked around the outter tread

advise h/lamp adjuster reset to zero to recheck h/lamp aim

advise plastic engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Sep 2014 139,099 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 139,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 134,539 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 100,720 miles

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 OBV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBV, 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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KN10 OBV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2010.

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