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KR10 AKJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,325 mi
Last recorded88,325 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR10 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2024 88,325 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 86,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 86,299 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 82,142 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 82,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,976 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 76,128 miles

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,563 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 71,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,171 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,506 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 54,966 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 54,966 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2014 46,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,699 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,690 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 37,690 miles

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

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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KR10 AKJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KR10 AKJ, 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 KR10 AKJ registered?

KR10 AKJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2010.

Is KR10 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR10 AKJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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