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KV10 KCX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,970 mi
Last recorded98,970 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 98,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play felt at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 97,769 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 97,767 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 96,287 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 96,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 93,854 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 93,848 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear across rear axle (leaking) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 91,972 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 91,972 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light 1of2 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 89,501 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 84,947 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 79,985 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,539 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 72,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 64,949 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2016 57,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2016 57,135 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 48,402 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,248 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,885 miles

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

steering wheel turning assistance knob fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2013 35,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering wheel turning assistance knob fitted

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 KCX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KV10 KCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV10 KCX registered?

KV10 KCX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2010.

Is KV10 KCX safe to buy?

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