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KW59 VUU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

214,361 mi
Last recorded214,361 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 214,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 205,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 111,867 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 97,024 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 87,855 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 87,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 78,271 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 78,271 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 67,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 51,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn excessively on inner edge making the tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 34,527 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 25,888 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 25,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 21,181 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 18,300 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 15,003 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 VUU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

KW59 VUU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 2010.

Is KW59 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW59 VUU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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