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AF10 PVL

2010 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

251,439 mi
Last recorded251,439 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz 25079,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 PVL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 251,439 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fog light outer lens cracked

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bad connection (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 251,333 miles

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF & NSF Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut down to 70mm sidewall 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several damage outer sidewall, tyre down to 3 mm inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fog light outer lens cracked

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5 mm, slightly damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bad connection (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 143,738 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall several damage 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Top (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres, down 3 mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 143,738 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall several damage 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Top (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres, down 3 mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 130,487 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 127,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 123,084 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 123,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear b/pipe to o/s/r flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 120,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 116,982 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 108,184 miles

front brake discs corroded on insides

Fail 15 Nov 2018 108,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

front brake discs corroded on insides

Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 90,924 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 90,924 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,384 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,010 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,717 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 45,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 29,128 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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AF10 PVL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 79,922 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF10 PVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF10 PVL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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