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

Based on MOT data from 534 vehicles, the 2010 Mercedes Benz E250 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.2%, 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 Bluef 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 E250 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A (2010)

534 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.2% first-time pass rate

2010 Mercedes Benz E250 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A

CarHunch analysed 534 real MOT records for the 2010 Mercedes Benz E250 Bluef 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 Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI is a serious reliability concern: just 10.8% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning nine out of ten examples arrive at their MOT with at least one defect. The diesel engines show no advantage—10.7% pass rate—and while dangerous defects are absent from this sample, the systemic failure rate is genuinely alarming for a 14-year-old car.

At 114,000 miles on average, these vehicles are running high mileage typical for their age, yet averaging 0.27 failures per test suggests recurring mechanical problems rather than one-off issues. If you're considering this model, budget heavily for repair costs and have a pre-purchase inspection by a Mercedes specialist—a clean MOT history and recent major servicing records are non-negotiable.

The 2010 Mercedes Benz E250 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A has a below-average first-time pass rate (74.2% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

First-time pass

74.2%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.27

Over 1.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

109k

Middle half: 91k–134k

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⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

These stats describe 534 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 534 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 (100%)	533	74.2%	0.26

Colour Breakdown

Based on 988 Mercedes Benz E250 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 29.5%

291

Black 29%

287

White 27.9%

276

Grey 10.3%

102

Blue 2.1%

Red 1.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Mercedes Benz E250 Bluef 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.

108,735

typical

90,656

low mileage

134,341

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Mercedes Benz E250 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A vehicles fall between 90,656 and 134,341 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 90,656 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.

✓ 90,656–134,341 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Mercedes Benz E250 Bluef Cy Sport CDI As sit.

⚠ Over 181,360 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 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A — Still on the Road

Most 2010 Mercedes Benz E250 Bluef Cy Sport CDI As are still being driven.

Strong survival — 44 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% 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

1.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.27

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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