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AV10 DCX

2010 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,128 mi
Last recorded113,128 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class76,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 DCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 113,128 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 107,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 107,880 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 97,697 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 97,695 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 86,757 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 80,969 miles

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

exhaust flexi perished

Fail 20 Mar 2018 80,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt As marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust flexi damaged

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

Nail in O/S/R tyre

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front 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 1 Jun 2016 69,768 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 69,768 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working Both Side (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 61,077 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cuts on side wall

Fail 2 Nov 2015 61,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre has cuts on side wall

Pass 5 Feb 2015 54,179 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 52,600 miles

Advise EML light

Advise off side front lower wishnone ball joints slight play

advise near side front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 7 Nov 2014 52,600 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise EML light

Advise off side front lower wishnone ball joints slight play

advise near side front wheel bearing slight play

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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AV10 DCX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AV10 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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AV10 DCX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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