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KS10 GOU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,657 mi
Last recorded122,657 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS10 GOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 122,657 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 122,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes x2 behind n/s/r wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 116,095 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes / surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 109,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes / rear part of car above lower covers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 109,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner part split 225/45 17 91y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes / rear part of car above lower covers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 102,656 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2022 102,656 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 91,210 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,603 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,647 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 56,086 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 49,388 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,901 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)

both front tyres worn on edges slightly deteriorated

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,376 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,019 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f fog lamp slightly damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2013 26,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f fog lamp slightly damaged

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 GOU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GOU, 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 GOU registered?

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

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