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KT10 XTV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,413 mi
Last recorded139,413 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT10 XTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 139,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 128,746 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2024 123,828 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2024 123,828 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 119,417 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 113,968 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 102,599 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 84,158 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 84,155 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 78,318 miles

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

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 78,278 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 68,962 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,932 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 56,932 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,687 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 31,325 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,389 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,663 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 28 Feb 2013 21,579 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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KT10 XTV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KT10 XTV, 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.

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What year was KT10 XTV registered?

KT10 XTV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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