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KR59 WLX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,171 mi
Last recorded179,171 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 179,171 miles

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

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

full floorpan/outer sill covers fitted

upper/lower engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2023 166,062 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 166,052 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 147,809 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 127,324 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 117,390 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 117,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 104,982 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 93,003 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 80,352 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 60,117 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre slight cut on sidewall

dent on bonnet

emissions too clean to register

Fail 31 Dec 2015 60,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also bulge on sidewall (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre slight cut on sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dent on bonnet

emissions too clean to register

Pass 22 Dec 2014 38,030 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 34,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 34,860 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 29,552 miles

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

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

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 WLX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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