2010 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AA03 LEE
2010 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 126,981 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AA03 LEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 126,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AA03 LEE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (AA03 LEE) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AA03 LEE Mileage History
- 22/08/2024117,623 mi
- 02/09/2025122,100 mi+4,477 mi
- 11/09/2025122,112 mi+12 mi
- 27/08/2026126,948 mi+4,836 mi
- 03/09/2026126,981 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 4,606 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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