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KY10 DHZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,590 mi
Last recorded148,590 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 148,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 142,597 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 142,597 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 136,610 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 128,580 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 121,188 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 115,635 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 115,635 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 111,489 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 111,489 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 103,432 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 91,358 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,832 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 65,117 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,285 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,401 miles

front pads below 50%

Pass 27 Feb 2013 23,426 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)

Slight play in NSF wheel bearing

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 DHZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KY10 DHZ, 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

How do I check the history of KY10 DHZ?

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What year was KY10 DHZ registered?

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

Is KY10 DHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY10 DHZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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