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KW10 JVC

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,028 mi
Last recorded169,028 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW10 JVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 169,028 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 169,025 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 154,600 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 154,600 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both dipped headlights. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 140,982 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 130,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 117,034 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 106,134 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 102,393 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 95,953 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 89,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 85,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,703 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 8 Jan 2016 78,054 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,333 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,214 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 58,521 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,521 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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KW10 JVC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JVC, 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 KW10 JVC registered?

KW10 JVC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2010.

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