2010 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DK52 DEC
2010 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Aug 2010. Recorded mileage 133,580 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,580 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK52 DEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2026
- 133,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK52 DEC 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 (DK52 DEC) between November 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DK52 DEC Mileage History
- 12/11/2021118,477 mi
- 13/01/2024118,763 mi+286 mi
- 10/01/2025126,466 mi+7,703 mi
- 13/01/2025126,470 mi+4 mi
- 10/01/2026133,580 mi+7,110 mi
Average of roughly 3,629 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Electronic Steering Lock (ESL) failureSerious
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