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KS59 BYO

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,409 mi
Last recorded184,409 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 BYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 184,409 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 179,015 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of component's

Fail 3 Oct 2025 178,915 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe above rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of component's

Pass 28 Sep 2024 174,534 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 166,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play inner tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 166,931 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing lower ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play inner tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 143,824 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 143,816 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 121,878 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 121,876 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 101,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 84,525 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,092 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 65,104 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,564 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,719 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,698 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 BYO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 KS59 BYO, 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 BYO registered?

KS59 BYO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2010.

Is KS59 BYO safe to buy?

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