2010 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LP10 DLE
2010 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 140,899 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,899 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.
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.
LP10 DLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
- 140,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP10 DLE 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 (LP10 DLE) between August 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
LP10 DLE Mileage History
- 15/08/2023115,279 mi
- 24/07/2024124,559 mi+9,280 mi
- 25/07/2024124,560 mi+1 mi
- 08/08/2025135,884 mi+11,324 mi
- 20/06/2026140,899 mi+5,015 mi
Average of roughly 9,000 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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