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KW59 JLU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,031 mi
Last recorded43,031 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 43,031 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 43,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 30,782 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 21,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 19,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 19,064 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 17,254 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 15,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers worn

Pass 3 Jan 2014 13,788 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 12,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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 JLU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

KW59 JLU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2010.

Is KW59 JLU safe to buy?

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