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AK52 SHA

2010 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,349 mi
Last recorded55,349 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class76,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 SHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 55,349 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 55,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 51,116 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 51,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 51,001 miles

Emissions unable to be completed too high to be tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 46,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 43,013 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 40,994 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 38,524 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 33,719 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 31,650 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (2.5.A.3c)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD,NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD.

Fail 29 Mar 2018 31,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (2.5.A.3c)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD,NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 27,980 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,593 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 24,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 21,021 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2015 21,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2014 16,940 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to the sidewall but within requirments

nearside rear tyre has damage to the sidewall but within reqirments

Pass 4 Sep 2013 14,051 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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AK52 SHA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK52 SHA, 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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AK52 SHA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 September 2010.

Is AK52 SHA safe to buy?

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