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KU10 XHV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,398 mi
Last recorded103,398 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU10 XHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 103,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 97,018 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 97,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 86,612 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 86,501 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 71,692 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 62,535 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 62,533 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 62,520 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,624 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 46,595 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Fail 23 Apr 2018 46,587 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,956 miles

Advise under panels fitted to vehicle obscuring view of certain items

Fail 13 Apr 2017 38,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Advise under panels fitted to vehicle obscuring view of certain items

Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,701 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 24,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 17,172 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 10,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 XHV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

KU10 XHV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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