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55 DC

2010 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,155 mi
Last recorded118,155 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class76,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 DC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 118,155 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2025 114,891 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 113,075 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 113,070 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 109,759 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 109,755 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 95,440 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 94,490 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 83,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Sep 2020 83,781 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Sep 2019 70,377 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Zero smoke emission at time of test.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 49,521 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,002 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 27,710 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2015 23,496 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 22,551 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 16,883 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 13,197 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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55 DC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 55 DC, 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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55 DC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 September 2010.

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