2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class · 52,956 MOT tests
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliability
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Classs fail 32.2% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 25 C-Class years (52,956 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz C-Classs: 24%)
- 32.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz C-Classs: 24%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 103,320
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 52,956
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.5%
- Lights and electrics11.5%
- Brakes9.7%
- Tyres7.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.52%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.47%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.79%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.55%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 2.3%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.27%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.03%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.17%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.89%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.14%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz C-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliable?
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Classs fail 32.2% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 25 C-Class years (52,956 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (4.52% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.47% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class shows 103,320 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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