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KS10 KKE

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,315 mi
Last recorded159,315 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS10 KKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 159,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 159,105 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 147,193 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2025 147,193 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 147,163 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative Foot pedal. (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 20 Jan 2024 135,531 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 127,781 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 21 Jan 2023 127,781 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 2 Dec 2021 106,844 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,951 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))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 90,537 miles

emission is too clean to test

Fail 12 Nov 2019 90,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

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

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,580 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,375 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 20 Nov 2017 70,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 28 Nov 2016 61,603 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 50,683 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 41,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2013 28,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2013 22,476 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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KS10 KKE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KKE, 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 KKE registered?

KS10 KKE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2010.

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