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KS59 PZX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,541 mi
Last recorded143,541 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 PZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 143,541 miles

Front Both tyres close to limit

Front Discs worn

Rear Both tyres close to limit

Fail 9 Apr 2019 143,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front discs slightly worn

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2018 139,199 miles

Front Brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Mar 2017 135,108 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 127,186 miles

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

Offside Front wearing on edges

both wipers smearing slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2015 127,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wearing on edges

both wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2014 113,740 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Rear brake discs worn and in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 113,739 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn and in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 16 May 2014 106,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT PADS WEARING THIN

Front bumper insecure

N/S/F AND O/S/F FOG LAMP LENS SMASHED, BULBS OPEN TO WATER / DIRT

Fail 16 May 2014 106,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT PADS WEARING THIN

Front bumper insecure

N/S/F AND O/S/F FOG LAMP LENS SMASHED, BULBS OPEN TO WATER / DIRT

Pass 17 May 2013 76,296 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both wipers are slightly poor to clear

Fail 17 May 2013 76,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both wipers are slightly poor to clear

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 PZX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PZX, 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 PZX registered?

KS59 PZX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2010.

Is KS59 PZX safe to buy?

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