2010 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DP51 AMP
2010 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 148,872 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DP51 AMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 148,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DP51 AMP 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 (DP51 AMP) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
DP51 AMP Mileage History
- 27/10/2021139,014 mi
- 25/10/2023141,241 mi+2,227 mi
- 31/10/2024145,217 mi+3,976 mi
- 03/10/2025148,867 mi+3,650 mi
- 07/10/2025148,872 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,499 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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The rear subframe rots from the inside out, leading to MOT failure. Mercedes often replaces these under goodwill.
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