2010 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · YC10 PWJ
2010 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 189,402 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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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YC10 PWJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 18/09/2023
- 189,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
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YC10 PWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (YC10 PWJ) between May 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Central Rear Emissions unable to be completed co and hcc too high (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YC10 PWJ Mileage History
- 28/05/2022185,637 mi
- 18/09/2023189,402 mi+3,765 mi
Average of roughly 2,877 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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