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PF59 KVH

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,830 mi
Last recorded78,830 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 KVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 78,830 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 70,214 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 70,182 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt will not release from stalk (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 66,474 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 66,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 62,385 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 62,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 56,193 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 56,193 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 51,745 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 51,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2020 44,757 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 41,098 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 37,809 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 37,809 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 34,523 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,149 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 27,864 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 24,214 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 21,092 miles

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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PF59 KVH is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PF59 KVH, 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 PF59 KVH registered?

PF59 KVH is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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