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AP10 DCX

2010 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,124 mi
Last recorded159,124 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class76,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 DCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 159,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Part worn tyres fitted.

Fail 4 Apr 2024 159,110 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working In mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 142,119 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 140,470 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 137,789 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 137,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 134,955 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 135,944 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 116,185 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 105,069 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre worn heavy, smooth, cut's and split's to tread area, could not see ply or cord's at time of test, tread at 3mm

both rear air spring dust covers deteriorated / split

brake pedal anti slip provision worn

Fail 3 Apr 2018 105,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front outer tyre worn heavy, smooth, cut's and split's to tread area, could not see ply or cord's at time of test, tread at 3mm

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear air spring dust covers deteriorated / split

brake pedal anti slip provision worn

Pass 6 Apr 2017 86,873 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 86,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,656 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,802 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 55,349 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 55,346 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 46,366 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)

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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AP10 DCX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AP10 DCX, 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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AP10 DCX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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