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KW10 JVJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,779 mi
Last recorded114,779 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW10 JVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 114,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/1791Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/47/1791Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 112,906 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 110,781 miles

small cut in nearside rear tyre inner wall 245/40/17

Fail 7 Oct 2024 110,780 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

small cut in nearside rear tyre inner wall 245/40/17

Pass 17 Oct 2023 108,558 miles

Offside Front brake pipe rusty (at flexy hose end)

Offside Rear tyre worn on 2.2mil 245/45/17

Fail 16 Oct 2023 108,557 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe rusty (at flexy hose end)

Offside Rear tyre worn on 2.2mil 245/45/17

Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,695 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 105,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 conti contact 5 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 101,551 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 97,791 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 97,767 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall 245/40wr17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45wr17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 92,948 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 92,947 miles

Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,750 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,906 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 72,206 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,339 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 56,985 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,933 miles

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

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

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 JVJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JVJ, 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 JVJ registered?

KW10 JVJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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