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AK10 XXP

2010 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,109 mi
Last recorded142,109 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class76,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 XXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 142,109 miles

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

RBT: park brake on minimum effort

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 139,575 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 138,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 136,095 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 131,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Pass 2 Apr 2022 123,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge and has outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Fail 31 Mar 2022 123,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge and has outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Pass 12 Mar 2021 117,302 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 112,097 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 105,244 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 105,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 94,494 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 83,640 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriated and offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2016 73,808 miles

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 64,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 63,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r handbrake low force & no lock out on both rear handbrakes

rear brake pads just starting to wear thin.

Pass 15 May 2014 53,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 40,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK10 XXP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK10 XXP, 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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AK10 XXP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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