2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC 1.8L Petrol · JD10 CLC

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT pass on 19 December 2025 at 153,430 miles was achieved with no defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a pattern of passing subsequent to immediate failures in both 2024 and 2025, suggesting a reactive approach to maintenance where faults are rectified quickly to ensure compliance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the age of the car. The vehicle covered 9,831 miles between the April 2023 test at 133,568 miles and the December 2024 test at 146,699 miles. A further 6,731 miles were added by the December 2025 test. This steady usage suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often leads to seized calipers or perished rubber components. The MOT history is unusually sparse regarding recorded defects and advisories. While the absence of flagged issues for several years is positive, it is rare for a sixteen year old Mercedes-Benz with over 150,000 miles to show zero advisories for suspension bushes, brake disc wear, or corrosion. The fact that the car failed its tests on 18 December 2024 and 18 December 2025, only to pass the following day without the specific faults being listed in the summary, indicates a pattern of minor but recurring failures. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension mounting points for structural rust, as these are common failure points for this era of Mercedes that may not have been detailed in these summaries. Check the condition of the brake pads and discs for uneven wear and inspect the engine bay for oil leaks. Given the high mileage, a manual check of the gearbox smoothness and the condition of the drive belt is recommended to ensure the mechanical health matches the clean MOT record.