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KN10 XYX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,736 mi
Last recorded159,736 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 159,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 148,704 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 148,539 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 141,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake low in effort

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2023 141,586 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake low in effort

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2022 130,983 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 130,983 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 110,163 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 110,163 miles

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

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

Coolant leak Possible water pump. Obvious staining. ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where the pipe is attached to the chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where the pipe goes under the wheel arch liner. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 95,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,086 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 86,085 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 64,775 miles

emissions to clean for print out

wipers require attention

Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,052 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,387 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer shoulder

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,407 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 XYX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KN10 XYX, 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 XYX registered?

KN10 XYX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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