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KV10 OAN

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,660 mi
Last recorded117,660 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 117,660 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 115,091 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 115,091 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 107,922 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 104,987 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 104,924 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 91,906 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 81,643 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 81,643 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 73,881 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 68,418 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 68,404 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced out (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 59,739 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 11 May 2017 59,729 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 May 2016 51,581 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,719 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,303 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 26 Mar 2013 21,972 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 21,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 OAN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OAN, 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 OAN registered?

KV10 OAN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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