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KS59 ZXA

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,786 mi
Last recorded148,786 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 ZXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 148,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 148,757 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured THIS VEHICLE CANT BE DRIVEN (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 132,675 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 132,665 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 119,673 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and n/s/f covered with black substance (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear underbody tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2022 113,335 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 112,323 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 108,700 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 108,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 103,840 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 94,664 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 94,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 80,277 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,241 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 48,817 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring suspension and other components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 37,619 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 20,568 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 20,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 17,263 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 ZXA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

KS59 ZXA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2010.

Is KS59 ZXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS59 ZXA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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