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KS59 ZNP

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,817 mi
Last recorded148,817 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 ZNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 148,817 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2025 140,446 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2025 140,445 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2024 135,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose connection corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2024 135,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose connection leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose connection corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2023 132,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 129,181 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

RBT: park brake only minimum 16%

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 24 Aug 2022 129,181 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

RBT: park brake only minimum 16%

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2021 123,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

RBT: park only minimum 16%

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2020 118,709 miles

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

RBT: park brake only minimum 16%

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 4 May 2019 113,922 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

under body covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 109,887 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 106,393 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 106,389 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2016 102,806 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 102,806 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)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 99,863 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 99,863 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 87,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,878 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZNP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZNP, 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 ZNP registered?

KS59 ZNP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2010.

Is KS59 ZNP safe to buy?

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