Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Mercedes Benz E250 Blue Cy Agarde 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 E250 Blue Cy Agarde 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 E250 Blue Cy Agarde 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 E250 Blue Cy Agarde CDI A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 102 vehicles, the 2010 Mercedes Benz E250 Blue Cy Agarde CDI A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 79.7%, 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 E250 Blue Cy Agarde 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 E250 Blue Cy Agarde CDI A (2010)

102 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.7% first-time pass rate

2010 Mercedes Benz E250 Blue Cy Agarde CDI A

CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2010 Mercedes Benz E250 Blue Cy Agarde 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 Mercedes E250 CDI is a significant reliability concern: just 27.4% pass MOT first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning roughly three in four examples will fail. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures are nuisance rather than safety issues.

At 121,000 miles average, these cars are showing their age but not unusually high mileage for a 14-year-old. The 0.56 average failures per vehicle suggests recurring mechanical gremlins rather than catastrophic breakdowns—typical for older prestige diesels where costs mount through small repairs. Before buying, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and factor in annual MOT failure likelihood.

We have limited data for the 2010 Mercedes Benz E250 Blue Cy Agarde CDI A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

79.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.56

Over 2.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

126k

Middle half: 95k–148k

For context

These stats describe 102 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 102 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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 (99%)	101	79.7%	0.55

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Mercedes Benz E250 Blue Cy Agarde 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.

126,233

typical

94,570

low mileage

147,955

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Mercedes Benz E250 Blue Cy Agarde CDI A vehicles fall between 94,570 and 147,955 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 94,570 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.

✓ 94,570–147,955 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Mercedes Benz E250 Blue Cy Agarde CDI As sit.

⚠ Over 199,739 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 E250 Blue Cy Agarde CDI A — Still on the Road

Most 2010 Mercedes Benz E250 Blue Cy Agarde CDI As are still being driven.

21 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.

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

2.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.56

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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