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KV10 JZL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,736 mi
Last recorded116,736 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 JZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 116,736 miles

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

engine cover undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2025 116,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2024 110,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 105,594 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 103,224 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2021 99,405 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2021 99,405 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 97,448 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 82,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,964 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,594 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,971 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)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 57,971 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 12 Jan 2015 50,310 miles

n/s/front tyre low tread inner edge

n/s/rear tyre worn close to min. legal limit and has cracks

o/s/front tyre cracks in treads

o/s/rear tyre has cracks

Pass 3 Feb 2014 43,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,949 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 30,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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 JZL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KV10 JZL, 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 JZL registered?

KV10 JZL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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The MOT history for KV10 JZL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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