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KS59 VLY

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,461 mi
Last recorded89,461 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 VLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 89,461 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 86,020 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 82,701 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 78,282 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 73,796 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 73,795 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 70,291 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 67,768 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 67,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,459 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 62,459 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 55,303 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 50,608 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 50,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 44,727 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,021 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,146 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 31,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips to windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2013 28,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 22,682 miles

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

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

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 VLY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS59 VLY registered?

KS59 VLY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2010.

Is KS59 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS59 VLY shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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