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A9 DXT

2010 Mercedes-benz S-class

Bronze Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,938 mi
Last recorded122,938 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class76,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2010
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 122,938 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 122,934 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 117,258 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 111,667 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 111,667 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 106,998 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 106,859 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working IN MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/19 SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 100,585 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,277 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,883 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,013 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Sep 2018 75,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 75,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 May 2017 58,709 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 58,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 38,441 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,477 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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A9 DXT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class in Bronze with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A9 DXT, 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 A9 DXT registered?

A9 DXT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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