2010 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · OV60 VTK
2010 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 136,810 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,810 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.
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OV60 VTK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 27/03/2023
- 136,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV60 VTK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (OV60 VTK) between January 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
OV60 VTK Mileage History
- 08/01/2022122,779 mi
- 22/01/2022123,713 mi+934 mi
- 27/03/2023136,810 mi+13,097 mi
Average of roughly 11,572 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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