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AJ60 DFC

2010 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,881 mi
Last recorded133,881 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class76,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 DFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 133,881 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens cracked, not affecting operation of lights

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 210,844 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NSR tail lamp lens cracked, not affecting operation of lights

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 210,843 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

NSR tail lamp lens cracked, not affecting operation of lights

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 207,265 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 200,890 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))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 200,889 miles

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

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 19 Jan 2018 181,907 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,300 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 93,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 71,387 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 55,729 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 45,960 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ60 DFC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ60 DFC, 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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AJ60 DFC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 2010.

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