2010 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · PIJ 2496
2010 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 93,028 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PIJ 2496 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 93,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PIJ 2496 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (PIJ 2496) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
PIJ 2496 Mileage History
- 24/10/202288,066 mi
- 05/10/202389,392 mi+1,326 mi
- 08/10/202491,032 mi+1,640 mi
- 20/10/202593,028 mi+1,996 mi
Average of roughly 1,660 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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