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KW59 HJZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,537 mi
Last recorded135,537 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 HJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 135,537 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 120,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 112,909 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 107,464 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 107,462 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 103,350 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 103,346 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,691 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 82,973 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,491 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 66,703 miles

SURFACE CORROSION O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE

Pass 12 May 2016 58,344 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 58,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 May 2015 50,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2015 50,608 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 39,464 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,610 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 27,961 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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KW59 HJZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW59 HJZ registered?

KW59 HJZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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The MOT history for KW59 HJZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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