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KR59 PTU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,331 mi
Last recorded50,331 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 PTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 50,331 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 48,618 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 44,845 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 44,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 40,459 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 38,421 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 34,349 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 32,242 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 29,591 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,311 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 24,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 22,812 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,574 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,682 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 PTU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PTU, 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 KR59 PTU?

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What year was KR59 PTU registered?

KR59 PTU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2010.

Is KR59 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR59 PTU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR59 PTU have outstanding finance?

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