2010 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DU60 AAX
2010 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 93,329 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- 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.
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DU60 AAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 93,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DU60 AAX 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 (DU60 AAX) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
DU60 AAX Mileage History
- 21/08/202380,186 mi
- 25/08/202380,189 mi+3 mi
- 27/08/202485,886 mi+5,697 mi
- 29/08/202485,912 mi+26 mi
- 06/08/202593,329 mi+7,417 mi
Average of roughly 6,707 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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