2010 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · HK10 CFE
2010 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 100,817 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HK10 CFE Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 100,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HK10 CFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (HK10 CFE) between June 2013 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 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.
HK10 CFE Mileage History
- 25/06/201320,731 mi
- 29/05/201430,572 mi+9,841 mi
- 04/06/201540,665 mi+10,093 mi
- 02/06/201651,214 mi+10,549 mi
- 05/06/201759,018 mi+7,804 mi
- 20/04/201867,260 mi+8,242 mi
- 02/04/201977,015 mi+9,755 mi
- 13/07/202086,108 mi+9,093 mi
- 05/07/202191,523 mi+5,415 mi
- 28/06/202294,639 mi+3,116 mi
- 22/06/202396,117 mi+1,478 mi
- 22/06/202396,117 mi
- 17/06/202497,545 mi+1,428 mi
- 08/07/202599,396 mi+1,851 mi
- 03/07/2026100,817 mi+1,421 mi
Average of roughly 6,151 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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