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262D244

2010 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,801 mi
Last recorded129,801 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class76,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration262D244
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 129,801 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2021 129,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 128,925 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 128,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 121,786 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 121,780 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,192 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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262D244 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 76,530 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 S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 262D244, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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262D244 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 September 2010.

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