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KS59 YZW

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,651 mi
Last recorded79,651 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 YZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 79,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 79,650 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp STOP LAMP STUCK ON WITH POSITION LAMP (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure HANGER SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) BOTH FRONT TIE RODS HAVE PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 74,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2024 74,654 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2023 71,595 miles

tail gate lock worn

Fail 31 May 2023 71,595 miles

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

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

tail gate lock worn

Pass 13 May 2022 63,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 63,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 56,905 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 54,321 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 52,648 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 52,648 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,224 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 44,808 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 37,841 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)

Pass 1 May 2015 29,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 23,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 23,835 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2013 19,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,483 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 18,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YZW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YZW, 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

How do I check the history of KS59 YZW?

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What year was KS59 YZW registered?

KS59 YZW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 2010.

Is KS59 YZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS59 YZW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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