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PS51 JKS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,275 mi
Last recorded116,275 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS51 JKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 116,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 112,994 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 109,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,965 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,843 miles

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

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,933 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 95,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 92,938 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 92,938 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 87,540 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 82,142 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 76,917 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 72,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 64,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 64,030 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,145 miles

rear pads getting low

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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PS51 JKS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PS51 JKS, 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 PS51 JKS registered?

PS51 JKS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 2010.

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