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KY10 DHJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,466 mi
Last recorded132,466 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY10 DHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 132,466 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 127,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 127,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 127,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Union to flexi leaks (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 122,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 114,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 114,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the 1.6mm limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 107,032 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 99,768 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 95,971 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 85,130 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,244 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,670 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 67,670 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,090 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,173 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 42,172 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 34,251 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KY10 DHJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KY10 DHJ, 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 KY10 DHJ registered?

KY10 DHJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is KY10 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY10 DHJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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