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KV10 YTZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,113 mi
Last recorded154,113 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 YTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 154,113 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside + Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside + Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 148,770 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 140,264 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 140,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 130,827 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 130,825 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 115,027 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 101,623 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 101,602 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 91,042 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 90,198 miles

Nearside Parking brake cable mounting plate is detached from sub frame.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ....on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 90,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake cable mounting plate is detached from sub frame.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ....on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,241 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 74,101 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (two bulges) (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 58,395 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,500 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,750 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,700 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 27,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2013 27,111 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YTZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YTZ, 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 YTZ registered?

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

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