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KS59 APZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,280 mi
Last recorded124,280 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 APZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 124,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall, also cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 123,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall, also cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 109,309 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 109,309 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 98,463 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 96,723 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 96,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 93,520 miles

Rear axle has slight leak

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2021 93,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle has slight leak

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 88,808 miles

Rear Rear axle has slight oil leak.

Pass 19 Dec 2019 84,708 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 79,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 72,133 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,267 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 61,535 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 55,731 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 49,356 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 44,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 44,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 APZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 APZ, 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 APZ registered?

KS59 APZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2010.

Is KS59 APZ safe to buy?

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