MERCEDES-BENZ C2010 · 3.0L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status despite a history of immediate retest failures. The most recent MOT conducted on 15 August 2025 at 124,840 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following an initial failure on the same day. This suggests that the specific issue was identified and rectified instantly before the retest. Since the September 2024 test at 109,782 miles, the car has maintained a clean record without any advisories or failures being noted. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. There is a recorded gap of 15,058 miles between September 2024 and August 2025 tests, indicating regular annual use. The 6,354-mile interval between August 2023 and September 2024 shows a slight dip in usage but remains within typical parameters. This steady mileage reduces risks associated with long periods of vehicle standing, such as dry degradation of rubber components or corrosion of brake assemblies. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points. While the MOT record shows no advisories for corrosion, vehicles of this age and mileage are prone to rust in the sills and wheel arches. Given that the failures in 2023 and 2025 occurred without recorded defect details in the summary, they likely involved minor items like bulbs or wipers. Inspect the suspension bushes closely for cracking and check the brake calipers for binding, as the lack of recorded advisories does not guarantee the absence of emerging wear on these components since the last test.