Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Mercedes Benz C350 Blue Cy Sport CDI A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2010 Mercedes Benz C350 Blue Cy Sport CDI A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2010 Mercedes Benz C350 Blue Cy Sport CDI A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2010 Mercedes Benz C350 Blue Cy Sport CDI A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 128 vehicles, the 2010 Mercedes Benz C350 Blue Cy Sport CDI A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 Mercedes Benz C350 Blue Cy Sport CDI A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz C350 Blue Cy Sport CDI A (2010)

128 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.3% first-time pass rate

2010 Mercedes Benz C350 Blue Cy Sport CDI A

CarHunch analysed 128 real MOT records for the 2010 Mercedes Benz C350 Blue Cy Sport CDI A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2010 C350 is a troublesome buy: only 51% pass MOT on the first attempt against an 80% UK average, and the diesel variant fares no better at 50.5%. The dangerous defect rate is mercifully low at 0.8%, so catastrophic failures are rare, but the sheer failure frequency signals serious reliability problems for the model year.

At 112,000 miles these cars are running high mileage for their age, yet they're still averaging 1.34 failures per test—nearly double what you'd expect from a well-sorted saloon. Before viewing one, get a full specialist pre-purchase inspection focused on the engine bay and suspension, since repeated MOT failures on this model typically point to expensive wear items rather than isolated issues.

We have limited data for the 2010 Mercedes Benz C350 Blue Cy Sport CDI A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

75.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

0.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.34

Over 5.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

112k

Middle half: 96k–133k

For context

These stats describe 128 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 128 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (98%)	125	75.1%	1.33

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Mercedes Benz C350 Blue Cy Sport CDI A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

112,086

typical

96,251

low mileage

132,680

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Mercedes Benz C350 Blue Cy Sport CDI A vehicles fall between 96,251 and 132,680 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 96,251 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 96,251–132,680 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Mercedes Benz C350 Blue Cy Sport CDI As sit.

⚠ Over 179,118 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Mercedes Benz C350 Blue Cy Sport CDI A — Still on the Road

Most 2010 Mercedes Benz C350 Blue Cy Sport CDI As are still being driven.

Strong survival — 52 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.34

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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