2010 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FV60 ACY

The vehicle shows a stable, fault-free roadworthiness trend across its five most recent annual MOT tests, with the latest examination on 31 October 2023 at 145,006 miles returning a pass and no defects or advisories recorded. That clean result is now nearly 32 months old relative to today's date, so the official snapshot no longer reflects current condition. Prior entries from 2019 through 2022 likewise passed without fault, indicating the previous keepers addressed any required repairs before each test and sustained a consistent compliance record. Mileage progression between tests reveals reduced recent use. The car recorded 128,455 miles on 4 October 2019, then 132,986 on 7 October 2020, 137,609 on 19 October 2021, 141,980 on 1 November 2022, and 145,006 on 31 October 2023. This equates to roughly 4,100 miles covered per year across those intervals, well below the lifetime average of about 9,063 miles per annum for a 16-year-old vehicle. No gaps appear in the testing cadence; each autumn test fell within weeks of the prior year. Low annual accumulation suggests prolonged standing periods, which on a Mercedes of this age can conceal corroded suspension mounts or degraded rubber components despite absent advisories. A buyer should therefore commission an independent inspection of structural and mechanical items the MOT did not flag. Examine suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for wear or binding calipers, and probe subframe, sill, and arch areas for corrosion that static storage accelerates. The DVSA record logged no recurring faults, yet a 2010 C-Class at 145,006 miles demands verification of exhaust emissions integrity and drivetrain condition beyond the test scope. The unbroken pass history implies disciplined statutory upkeep, but the lack of even minor tyre or wiper blade advisories warrants personal checks of those consumables and confirmation of aligned service records.