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KS10 VNK

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,238 mi
Last recorded105,238 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 105,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 100,809 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 97,017 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 93,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 91,269 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cuts

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 88,467 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 84,595 miles

wet test

Pass 19 Nov 2018 80,581 miles

rear tyres worn edges

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Nov 2017 74,976 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 74,956 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 66,899 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 66,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting & perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,875 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 Nov 2015 59,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2014 52,751 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,718 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 49,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 VNK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VNK, 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 VNK registered?

KS10 VNK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2010.

Is KS10 VNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS10 VNK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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