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KW59 KKU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,116 mi
Last recorded94,116 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 KKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 94,116 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 94,051 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 90,174 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 85,434 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 83,245 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 83,238 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 80,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,343 miles

Engine cover, Under tray, & Sill covers & Under guards fitted at time of test

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 74,258 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill covers and under guards fitted at time of test

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,614 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill covers and under guards fitted at time of test.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 70,614 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill covers and under guards fitted at time of test.

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 66,719 miles

engine cover, sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,078 miles

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,660 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 54,699 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,895 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 36,729 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,439 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 KKU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KKU, 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 KKU registered?

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

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