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KS59 VPV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,518 mi
Last recorded96,518 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 VPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 96,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 96,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 93,609 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front side mirror slightly cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 93,609 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front side mirror slightly cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 89,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/a & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine tray fitted amd covers

Pass 24 Jan 2023 86,105 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 77,808 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 77,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 65,295 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 65,295 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 52,836 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 47,635 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 43,687 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,369 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 37,192 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 35,070 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 33,247 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 25,503 miles

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

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 VPV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

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

Is KS59 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS59 VPV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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