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KW59 OFT

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

197,979 mi
Last recorded197,979 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 OFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 197,979 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 197,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 158,272 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s FRONT/REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 153,871 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 150,431 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2022 141,593 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 119,604 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 104,929 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 104,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019 96,916 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 62,895 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,735 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 38,794 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 25,071 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 OFT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

KW59 OFT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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