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KS59 EKD

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,389 mi
Last recorded108,389 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 EKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 108,389 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 107,428 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 106,654 miles

Engine mounting Worn not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi damage . (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 106,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting Worn not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi damage . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 103,672 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play O/S/F & N/S/F. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Flexi Slight Damage.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F. Upper. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 103,617 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 102,237 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 102,237 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 96,134 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 96,131 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2018 89,325 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,070 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 73,364 miles

front brake discs worn

wiper blades smearing

Fail 24 May 2016 73,364 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs worn

wiper blades smearing

Pass 23 Jun 2015 67,551 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 62,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2013 50,039 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 EKD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EKD, 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 EKD registered?

KS59 EKD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 2010.

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