2010 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · FD10 YEC
2010 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 120,304 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,304 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.
FD10 YEC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2023
- 120,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD10 YEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz 300 (FD10 YEC) between May 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2023 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 (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
FD10 YEC Mileage History
- 11/05/2022110,207 mi
- 13/05/2022110,210 mi+3 mi
- 04/09/2023120,299 mi+10,089 mi
- 14/09/2023120,304 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,513 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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