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KV10 CTO

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,531 mi
Last recorded89,531 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 CTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 89,531 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, bushes pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders below 0.7mnm, 3.5mm across 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR/OSR arms bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR/OSR lower bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal creeps

Fail 30 Apr 2026 89,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, bushes pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders below 0.7mnm, 3.5mm across 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR/OSR arms bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR/OSR lower bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal creeps

Pass 8 Mar 2025 77,689 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 77,689 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 70,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 70,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 69,488 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 68,009 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both castor arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,538 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,867 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,267 miles

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,932 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 45,616 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,819 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,156 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 5 Mar 2013 28,981 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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KV10 CTO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV10 CTO, 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 KV10 CTO registered?

KV10 CTO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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The MOT history for KV10 CTO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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