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KP10 VJL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,566 mi
Last recorded170,566 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP10 VJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 170,566 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 168,881 miles

Central Front Small chip on windscreen

Fail 25 Oct 2022 168,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front Small chip on windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2021 159,664 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 159,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 151,780 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 234,385 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 234,385 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 141,975 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2017 138,404 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 133,109 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 120,266 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 120,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,540 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 98,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 59,062 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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KP10 VJL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 KP10 VJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KP10 VJL?

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What year was KP10 VJL registered?

KP10 VJL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2010.

Is KP10 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP10 VJL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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