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KW59 EBL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,413 mi
Last recorded154,413 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 EBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 154,413 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2026 154,413 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 143,352 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 143,352 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 130,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 116,503 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 116,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 101,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 89,477 miles

both front tyres are worn on outside edges

both rear tyres are worn on inside edges

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,814 miles

both front tyres are close to limits on outside edges 225 45 17

front brake pads are low

offside rear tyre close to limit 2mm 245 40 17

Fail 1 Oct 2020 78,705 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

both front tyres are close to limits on outside edges 225 45 17

front brake pads are low

offside rear tyre close to limit 2mm 245 40 17

Pass 3 Oct 2019 69,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2018 67,901 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 65,395 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 58,919 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 58,919 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2015 55,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 48,091 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,711 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 42,979 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 42,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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KW59 EBL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KW59 EBL, 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 KW59 EBL registered?

KW59 EBL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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