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KY10 UPA

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,184 mi
Last recorded157,184 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 157,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 148,963 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 138,739 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 138,736 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 129,787 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 129,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 124,132 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 124,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 113,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT & REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 113,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT & REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 110,595 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 106,594 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 106,594 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 102,049 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 102,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 95,409 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,683 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 68,782 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen damaged

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 UPA 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 68.4%.

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 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 UPA, 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 UPA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2010.

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