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KY10 SJU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,720 mi
Last recorded143,720 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY10 SJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 143,720 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

ENGINE AND DUEL MASS FLYWHEEL RATTLING

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

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective SLIGHTLY INSECURE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear HANDBRAKE EFFORT BELOW REQUIREMENTS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 143,710 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working LED UNIT IN WING MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working INTERMITTANTLY WORKING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced LED UNIT IN MIRROR (4.4.3 (a))

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

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

ENGINE AND DUEL MASS FLYWHEEL RATTLING

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

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective SLIGHTLY INSECURE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear HANDBRAKE EFFORT BELOW REQUIREMENTS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 128,521 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 128,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 120,422 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 120,416 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 112,055 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 105,257 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 97,006 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 89,863 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 81,985 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,841 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 62,335 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,056 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 50,056 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,371 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 SJU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJU, 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 SJU registered?

KY10 SJU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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