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KR59 WLJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,944 mi
Last recorded112,944 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 WLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 112,944 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 112,878 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 105,773 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 105,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 98,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 94,596 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 89,741 miles

under tray fitted front to rear obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jan 2021 89,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing/still fully supported

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under tray fitted front to rear obscuring some components

Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,616 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 3 Feb 2020 84,613 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 5 Feb 2019 81,383 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 74,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 68,387 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 59,732 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 59,724 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 53,961 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 53,961 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 43,556 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 34,294 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 WLJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

KR59 WLJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2010.

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