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KY10 SXU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,112 mi
Last recorded114,112 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY10 SXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 114,112 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 108,279 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 101,737 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 95,610 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 90,952 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 85,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 85,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 82,489 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 79,995 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 79,995 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 73,423 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 73,423 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 63,041 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 58,879 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,766 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 3 Dec 2015 49,766 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 40,920 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 40,920 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 26,731 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,379 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 SXU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

KY10 SXU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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