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ASA 961

2010 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,670 mi
Last recorded23,670 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class76,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASA 961
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 23,670 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 23,656 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 23,381 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 22,738 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 22,716 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 22,443 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 21,950 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 21,172 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 19,161 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 18,218 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 16,376 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 14,372 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 10,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear nearside and offside tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall

Pass 19 Mar 2014 10,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear nearside and offside tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall

Pass 11 Apr 2013 6,932 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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ASA 961 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ASA 961, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ASA 961 registered?

ASA 961 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 April 2010.

Is ASA 961 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASA 961 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ASA 961 have outstanding finance?

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