2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class · 10,882 MOT tests
2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class reliability
2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Classs fail 29.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 16 M-Class years (10,882 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz M-Classs: 27%)
- 29.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz M-Classs: 27%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 110,602
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,882
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 67% 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 M-Class
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.3%
- Brakes9.7%
- Suspension6.8%
- Tyres6.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.54%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.37%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Side repeater not working 2.78%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.1%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.73%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.99%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.58%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.43%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.38%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.77%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz M-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class reliable?
2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Classs fail 29.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 16 M-Class years (10,882 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.54% of tests), position lamp not working (3.37% of tests), stop lamp not working (3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class shows 110,602 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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