2010 MERCEDES-BENZ — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Year
- 2010
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 2148 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 9 March 2027 (268 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,979 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 51/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2010 Mercedes-Benz has 18 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 16,979 miles. While mileage is low, the vehicle's age and history of neglect warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,147 miles per year, with a notable drop in usage from 2019 to 2021 (3,298 miles in 2021).
Things to check
- Recurring major failures in steering (Feb 2020, Feb 2021), suspension (Feb 2020, Feb 2021), and lights (Feb 2020, Feb 2021) indicate systemic neglect.
- Multiple advisories for tyres (Mar 2024, Mar 2025) and bodywork (Mar 2024, Mar 2025) suggest ongoing wear and maintenance needs.
- The vehicle has been on SORN status since 2010, raising questions about its continuous use and maintenance history.
- The 2010 Mercedes-Benz is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge in London, impacting future resale value.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until March 2027, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation is present in the MOT history.
- The car has consistently passed retests after failures, demonstrating the owner's ability to address issues.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its model year.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | PASS | 16,979 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Jun 2013 | PASS | 17,730 mi |
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
|
| Jul 2014 | PASS | 29,510 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 34,965 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 40,694 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 46,432 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 51,980 mi |
ADVISORY under body covers fitted ADVISORY Rear coil spring rusty
|
| Feb 2019 | FAIL | 57,600 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front All position lamps not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 57,600 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | FAIL | 63,320 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 63,320 mi |
MINOR Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
|
| Feb 2021 | FAIL | 66,618 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY under body covers
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 66,618 mi |
ADVISORY under body covers
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 68,590 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 71,160 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 75,533 mi |
MINOR Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 78,646 mi |
MINOR Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x small chips within zone A (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Factory covers and side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of underside and sills ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Mar 2026 | PASS | 83,312 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN CENTRE (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY plastic floor covers and sill covers fitted ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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