Mercedes Benz Unknown (2010)

216 real MOT outcomes analysed • 11% first-time pass rate

2010 Mercedes Benz Unknown

CarHunch analysed 216 real MOT records for the 2010 Mercedes Benz Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 69% below UK average
11%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
143,565
typical mileage
61,690–154,181 middle half
0.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.05
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2010 Mercedes Benz Unknown

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (81%) 176 2.3% 0.01
Diesel (7%) 15 94.5% 0.33
Petrol (6%) 14 39.3% 0.21
Gas (5%) 11 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Mercedes Benz Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

61,690
low mileage
143,565
typical
154,181
high mileage

Half of all 2010 Mercedes Benz Unknown vehicles fall between 61,690 and 154,181 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.05
Avg failures per vehicle
0.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Mercedes Benz Unknown

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 22.7%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 22.7%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 22.7%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 20.5%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 18.2%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 18.2%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 15.9%
    Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 9.1%
    Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.

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