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LK10 TKX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,948 mi
Last recorded155,948 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK10 TKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 155,948 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (FRONT ARMS) BOTH, NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also, has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also, has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 155,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint face UP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (FRONT ARMS) BOTH, NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also, has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also, has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 146,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 130,486 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 130,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 120,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2020 120,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 111,354 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less then 10mm zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 96,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,490 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 74,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,716 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 70,716 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LK10 TKX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LK10 TKX, 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

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What year was LK10 TKX registered?

LK10 TKX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2010.

Is LK10 TKX safe to buy?

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