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KS10 VHJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,243 mi
Last recorded168,243 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS10 VHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 168,243 miles

Nearside Rear wheel , inner repaired

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 May 2019 167,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush(track control) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working outer light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel , inner repaired

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 May 2018 145,970 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 145,779 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre seat belt (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 123,260 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 101,969 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 79,516 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,381 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 40,086 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 VHJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VHJ, 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

How do I check the history of KS10 VHJ?

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What year was KS10 VHJ registered?

KS10 VHJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2010.

Is KS10 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS10 VHJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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