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R509 KGF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,589 mi
Last recorded110,589 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 KGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 110,589 miles

front discs slightly worn rear pads and front pads close offside front bottom balt joint slightly play

Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,426 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 104,426 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 18 Mar 2017

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

Front Oil leak ()

Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,183 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 97,183 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,874 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 24 Feb 2016 92,874 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 28 Feb 2015 89,397 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 89,397 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 80,936 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front wiper slight worn.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 80,936 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front wiper slight worn.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 76,301 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,301 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 71,168 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,485 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 61,421 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 61,421 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,942 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,222 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007

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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R509 KGF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R509 KGF, 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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R509 KGF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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