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LS10 KXA

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,475 mi
Last recorded70,475 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 KXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 70,475 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 66,709 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 62,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn & kerb damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn & kerb damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 59,185 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 59,185 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 55,986 miles

n/s/r tyre fitted wrong inside is on the outside needs to be turned on the wheel

under trays fitted obscuring some items ...

Fail 28 Apr 2021 55,973 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever goes right to floor with no effort possible cable disconnected ? (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre fitted wrong inside is on the outside needs to be turned on the wheel

under trays fitted obscuring some items ...

Pass 29 May 2019 49,987 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,883 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,819 miles

Nearside Rear cut in sidewall, no cords exposed

all tyres cracked/perished

Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,765 miles

n/sf tyre has cuts on outer wall

o/sf tyre is wearing on inner & outer treads

Fail 3 Mar 2015 26,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/sf tyre has cuts on outer wall

o/sf tyre is wearing on inner & outer treads

Pass 4 Apr 2014 24,742 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/sf tyre has a cut on outer wall

Pass 23 Mar 2013 19,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2013 19,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LS10 KXA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LS10 KXA, 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 LS10 KXA registered?

LS10 KXA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2010.

Is LS10 KXA safe to buy?

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