2010 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · VE10 XBJ
2010 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 138,363 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE10 XBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 138,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE10 XBJ 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 (VE10 XBJ) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 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 (16 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
VE10 XBJ Mileage History
- 07/10/2022116,295 mi
- 15/09/2023123,556 mi+7,261 mi
- 27/09/2023123,560 mi+4 mi
- 01/10/2024130,670 mi+7,110 mi
- 26/09/2025138,363 mi+7,693 mi
Average of roughly 7,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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