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KV10 RYU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,707 mi
Last recorded45,707 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 RYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 45,707 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

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

undercovers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2025 45,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2024 41,611 miles

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

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

Undercover Fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2023 40,811 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 40,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 40,130 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 9 Dec 2021 39,316 miles

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

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 18 Jan 2021 38,322 miles

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2020 37,041 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 35,518 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 35,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 33,380 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,484 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 29,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,260 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre is cracking on the sidewalls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,404 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 RYU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

KV10 RYU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2010.

Is KV10 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV10 RYU 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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