2010 Mercedes-Benz Clc MOT pass rate: 62.2% (7,333 tests)
Is the 2010 Clc getting worse?
Pass rate of 2010-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61.6% -6.4 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 63.6% -3.4 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 61.4% -5.5 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2010 Clc
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 3,058 | 36.1% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,461 | 17.3% |
| 3 | Brakes | 1,255 | 14.8% |
| 4 | Tyres | 997 | 11.8% |
| 5 | Visibility | 463 | 5.5% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 448 | 5.3% |
All Clc years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6,446 | 61.3% | -3.8 pts | 104,971 |
| 2009 | 9,730 | 61.4% | -5.0 pts | 99,685 |
| 2010 (this page) | 7,333 | 62.2% | -5.1 pts | 92,266 |
| 2011 | 1,721 | 66.9% | -2.2 pts | 81,984 |
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FAQs
Is a 2010 Mercedes-Benz Clc reliable?
2010-registered examples passed 62.2% of their MOT tests (7,333 tests, 2023–2025), -5.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 16 years old with a median 92,266 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2010 Clc?
The median tested example shows 92,266 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2010 Clc?
In this cohort petrols pass 63.5% of tests against 59.1% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.