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KW10 CVT

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,066 mi
Last recorded123,066 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW10 CVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 123,066 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 122,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ( Marked ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 117,794 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Middle Arm, Bush Worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 117,726 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (3x Welds on Wheel, one cracked) (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Middle Arm, Bush Worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 111,389 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front outer (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 111,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front outer (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 110,425 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 106,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, outside sidewall spray painted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel (Alloy) has repair ( welding ) carried out

Offside Front Road wheel (Alloy) has numerous repairs ( welding ) carried out

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, outside sidewall spray painted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminated, upper (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone control arm bush's perished, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays / engine covers fitted, various components not visible

Fail 14 Aug 2021 105,916 miles

Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Especially when compared to offside side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, outside sidewall spray painted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel (Alloy) has repair ( welding ) carried out

Offside Front Road wheel (Alloy) has numerous repairs ( welding ) carried out

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, outside sidewall spray painted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminated, upper (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone control arm bush's perished, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays / engine covers fitted, various components not visible

Pass 17 Aug 2020 104,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 103,795 miles

Diesel Emission Reading not detected at time of test- Emission test pass

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED and Corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside front slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED and Corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 103,787 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Diesel Emission Reading not detected at time of test- Emission test pass

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED and Corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside front slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED and Corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 102,105 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,442 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 96,145 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake just met requirements it appears it may require adjustments or repairs

Pass 6 Jul 2015 93,437 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,344 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KW10 CVT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KW10 CVT, 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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KW10 CVT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2010.

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