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KS10 BYM

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,230 mi
Last recorded132,230 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS10 BYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 132,230 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 122,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 116,819 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 116,818 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 114,550 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 114,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 103,263 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2021 103,249 miles

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

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 91,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,884 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 74,881 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 63,470 miles

front brake pipes are corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 60,513 miles

Both front Tyres are perished and wearing on the inner and outer edges of the tread

Pass 6 Jun 2015 56,842 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,278 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 53,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,122 miles

Nearside Front 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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KS10 BYM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 KS10 BYM, 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 KS10 BYM registered?

KS10 BYM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is KS10 BYM safe to buy?

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