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40 KSX

2010 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,644 mi
Last recorded144,644 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class76,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 KSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 144,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake requires inspection

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 133,799 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 122,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 109,334 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 99,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 91,419 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 91,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 88,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

glow plug light on!!

rear suspension high!!

Pass 28 Jan 2019 79,532 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 65,425 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 55,186 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 54,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,885 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,751 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 23,709 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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40 KSX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 40 KSX, 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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What year was 40 KSX registered?

40 KSX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is 40 KSX safe to buy?

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