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AJ51 JSJ

2010 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,394 mi
Last recorded98,394 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class76,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 JSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 98,394 miles

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

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 25 Sep 2024 97,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated back arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 96,009 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 95,025 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 90,376 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 84,774 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 79,696 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 30 May 2019 79,684 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 77,126 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,108 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,407 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 49,199 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,033 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 245/40/19(100y)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 44,031 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 245/40/19(100y)

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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AJ51 JSJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 AJ51 JSJ, 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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AJ51 JSJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 September 2010.

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