2010 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BF60 TWA
2010 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 143,971 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF60 TWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 143,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF60 TWA 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 (BF60 TWA) between February 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 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 (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BF60 TWA Mileage History
- 19/02/2024122,222 mi
- 28/02/2024122,489 mi+267 mi
- 08/04/2025131,960 mi+9,471 mi
- 15/04/2025132,012 mi+52 mi
- 16/06/2026143,971 mi+11,959 mi
Average of roughly 9,368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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