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KS10 VGU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,336 mi
Last recorded175,336 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 175,336 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 175,336 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 169,776 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 169,776 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 162,550 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 162,448 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 156,022 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 156,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 146,693 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 136,220 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 123,891 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 123,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulb fitted wrong? (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

both front tyres wearing very badly on edges(bald)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 64,346 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 VGU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

KS10 VGU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2010.

Is KS10 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS10 VGU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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