2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluef-cy Sport Cdi A MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for E350 Bluef-cy Sport Cdi A models manufactured in 2010, based on 10,289 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluef-cy Sport Cdi A has an MOT pass rate of 85.4% based on 10,289 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 53,218 miles on the odometer. With a 14.6% failure rate, the 2010 E350 Bluef-cy Sport Cdi A is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluef-cy Sport Cdi A is Suspension, responsible for 0.0% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the second most common issue at 0.0%.
Top failures specific to 2010 models only. The overall E350 Bluef-cy Sport Cdi A page may show different rankings.
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About This Data
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluef-cy Sport Cdi A has an MOT pass rate of 85.4% based on 10,289 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 53,218 miles on the odometer. With a 14.6% failure rate, the 2010 E350 Bluef-cy Sport Cdi A is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluef-cy Sport Cdi A, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. At 53,218 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.
Suspension — 0.0% of failures
Suspension issues account for 0.0% of MOT failures on 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluef-cy Sport Cdi A models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 0.0% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.0% of MOT failures on 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluef-cy Sport Cdi A models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.