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KV10 LOJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,465 mi
Last recorded120,465 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 LOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 120,465 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 120,463 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 107,418 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 107,418 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 95,583 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 95,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Furthest towards rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn inner edge and low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 95,956 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 95,954 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 80,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2021 80,195 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2020 72,847 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 64,386 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 64,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 63,779 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,047 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 51,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s and n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 44,726 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 35,611 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 29,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers poor

Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,073 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 15 Mar 2013 20,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 10,443 miles

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 LOJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KV10 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

KV10 LOJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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