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KS10 ETA

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,351 mi
Last recorded112,351 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS10 ETA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 112,351 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 112,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 111,436 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 110,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 109,033 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 109,033 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 109,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS system warning

Pass 7 Mar 2022 106,744 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

washer fluid low

Pass 25 Mar 2021 101,784 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 101,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,006 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 88,001 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge but no ply or cords are exposed at present (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is also devoid of tread on outer edge but no ply or cords are exposed at present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,128 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 84,128 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,316 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,096 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 75,096 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,153 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,101 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,123 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside 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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KS10 ETA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ETA, 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

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What year was KS10 ETA registered?

KS10 ETA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2010.

Is KS10 ETA safe to buy?

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