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KY10 OEV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

235,480 mi
Last recorded235,480 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY10 OEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 235,480 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 137,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 130,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 124,970 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 118,906 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray drenched (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 107,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Mirror indicator intensity reduced but no greatly

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working

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

Under panels fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2019 90,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 90,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering forward lower arm (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability forward arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 78,324 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,472 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 75,472 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (205/5516) (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 70,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 70,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 53,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 44,885 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 36,117 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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KY10 OEV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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