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KS10 VNW

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,164 mi
Last recorded147,164 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 147,164 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 147,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also 1.5mm,and bald on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, also bald on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 133,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 125,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

transmission sump pan corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 119,529 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 109,366 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 98,721 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,739 miles

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,237 miles

engine covers fitted .

under trays fitted .

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,575 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,085 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 26,544 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 VNW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

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

Is KS10 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS10 VNW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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