2010 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · MK10 PWL
2010 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 211,152 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK10 PWL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 211,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK10 PWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (MK10 PWL) between February 2013 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 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: Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
MK10 PWL Mileage History
- 25/02/201351,895 mi
- 27/04/201353,495 mi+1,600 mi
- 01/05/201472,277 mi+18,782 mi
- 24/03/201585,919 mi+13,642 mi
- 24/03/201585,919 mi
- 16/06/2016128,358 mi+42,439 mi
- 17/06/2017142,235 mi+13,877 mi
- 02/06/2018154,393 mi+12,158 mi
- 08/06/2018154,400 mi+7 mi
- 22/06/2019161,360 mi+6,960 mi
- 25/06/2020168,665 mi+7,305 mi
- 06/07/2021174,696 mi+6,031 mi
- 25/05/2022175,514 mi+818 mi
- 17/05/2023184,092 mi+8,578 mi
- 05/06/2024194,976 mi+10,884 mi
- 31/05/2025203,813 mi+8,837 mi
- 23/07/2026211,152 mi+7,339 mi
Average of roughly 11,881 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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