2010 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KS59 VRJ
2010 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 133,190 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS59 VRJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2023
- 133,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS59 VRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (KS59 VRJ) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KS59 VRJ Mileage History
- 01/02/2022128,987 mi
- 31/01/2023133,144 mi+4,157 mi
- 03/02/2023133,190 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 4,182 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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