2010 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · B15 LAO
2010 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 273,148 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 273,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
B15 LAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 273,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B15 LAO 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 E (B15 LAO) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
B15 LAO Mileage History
- 05/08/2023262,802 mi
- 05/08/2023262,802 mi
- 24/08/2024266,781 mi+3,979 mi
- 28/04/2026273,148 mi+6,367 mi
- 06/05/2026273,148 mi
Average of roughly 3,759 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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