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KR10 DKU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,501 mi
Last recorded115,501 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR10 DKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2024 115,501 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 115,178 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 115,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 109,027 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 109,027 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 104,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 104,706 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing n/s o/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 90,368 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 90,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 79,672 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 78,199 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

car covered up underneath with undertrays

Pass 28 Nov 2016 73,659 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

car covered up from underneath

Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,039 miles

emission reading zero

Fail 2 Jun 2014 56,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,197 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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KR10 DKU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 DKU, 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 DKU registered?

KR10 DKU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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