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KS59 YXU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,240 mi
Last recorded70,240 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 YXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 70,240 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 70,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2025 66,587 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 65,785 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 65,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 62,179 miles

Nearside washer jet inop.

Pass 11 Oct 2022 59,806 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear park brake effort low & lazy

Pass 20 Oct 2021 59,335 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,918 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,448 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,853 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 54,407 miles

small split o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2015 51,755 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,909 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Sep 2014 36,051 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes show an imbalance

n/s/f tyre shows outer edgewear and staring to crack

o/a and n/s/r tyres are slightly out of shape

o/s/f tyre shows inner/outer edgewear

Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,031 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 15,004 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 YXU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

KS59 YXU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2010.

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The MOT history for KS59 YXU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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