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KW10 TNJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,750 mi
Last recorded109,750 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW10 TNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2025 109,750 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and Rear Brake Discs corroded due to lack of use.

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

Under Trays Fitted by Manufacture.

Pass 12 Jun 2024 96,269 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 95,548 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 94,018 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 93,245 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))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 93,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 91,824 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 86,336 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 86,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam not fitted properly (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 84,400 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 84,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,248 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,130 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,289 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 70,289 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,023 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,699 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 TNJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TNJ, 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 TNJ registered?

KW10 TNJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2010.

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