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KV10 ZLZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,407 mi
Last recorded159,407 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 ZLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 159,407 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 159,407 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 157,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides close to cords expose (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 157,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides close to cords expose (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 143,698 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 133,014 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 111,015 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 71,810 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 71,810 miles

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

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 ZLZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV10 ZLZ registered?

KV10 ZLZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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The MOT history for KV10 ZLZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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