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KS59 AOU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,885 mi
Last recorded121,885 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 AOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 121,885 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 121,884 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,158 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 94,158 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 68,940 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 67,503 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,890 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 61,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,445 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,172 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 31,243 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 28,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 20,271 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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KS59 AOU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KS59 AOU, 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 KS59 AOU registered?

KS59 AOU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2010.

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