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KU10 TEO

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,399 mi
Last recorded118,399 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU10 TEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower front suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 118,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower front suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 118,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts to outer wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts to outer wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 106,961 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 99,038 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 81,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,291 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 65,613 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread & wearing on inner edge 255/35/18

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 65,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 92Y (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 92Y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread & wearing on inner edge 255/35/18

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2016 56,393 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 41,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 15 Apr 2014 27,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUT TO OUTER SIDEWALL NO CORDS EXPOSED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KU10 TEO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU10 TEO, 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 KU10 TEO registered?

KU10 TEO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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