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KV10 LUL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,569 mi
Last recorded158,569 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 LUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 158,569 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 158,567 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2023 148,791 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 148,790 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users injector leaking exhaust flumes (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 139,732 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 134,756 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 128,645 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 127,035 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 112,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 85,039 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 83,157 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,339 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jun 2015 68,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,230 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,716 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,472 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 LUL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LUL, 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 LUL registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV10 LUL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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