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KR59 LRO

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,654 mi
Last recorded157,654 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 LRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 157,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

requires brake fluid change

Pass 4 Jan 2025 155,730 miles

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

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

park brake effort lower than expected offside rear.

Fail 30 Dec 2024 155,724 miles

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

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

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

park brake effort lower than expected offside rear.

Pass 14 Dec 2023 151,928 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 151,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 149,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 149,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 143,535 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 135,667 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 123,635 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 110,621 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 110,621 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 95,898 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,559 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,351 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 77,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 61,001 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,160 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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KR59 LRO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KR59 LRO, 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 KR59 LRO registered?

KR59 LRO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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