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A1 XWJ

2010 Mercedes-benz S-class

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,553 mi
Last recorded144,553 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class76,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 144,553 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 211,457 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 124,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 118,597 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 116,716 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 116,715 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 115,556 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play in o\s\f lower balljoint front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 113,126 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 110,212 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 103,957 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 103,946 miles

Rear Lower Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 98,544 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,023 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,487 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,006 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 77,006 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 62,331 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 61,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,824 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,803 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 35,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A1 XWJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A1 XWJ, 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 A1 XWJ registered?

A1 XWJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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