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KW59 HKN

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,060 mi
Last recorded126,060 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 HKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 126,060 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 121,336 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 114,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2022 111,281 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 111,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 104,190 miles

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 103,805 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 94,461 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 83,426 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 73,719 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,414 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,955 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,309 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 34,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 27,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HKN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HKN, 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 HKN registered?

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

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