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KW59 HKB

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

219,149 mi
Last recorded219,149 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 HKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 219,149 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 219,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 202,005 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 202,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 305,229 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SUSPENSION ARM FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 170,065 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 170,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 151,315 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 138,775 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 138,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 122,041 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 112,064 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 92,205 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 75,194 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 42,009 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 40,134 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking

pads very low discs poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,243 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 26,957 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 26,957 miles

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

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 HKB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 KW59 HKB, 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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KW59 HKB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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