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AV10 DDO

2010 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

177,012 mi
Last recorded177,012 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class76,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 DDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 177,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 170,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 164,271 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 157,546 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 157,436 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 154,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 144,884 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 137,449 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 137,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 124,392 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 117,703 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 100,051 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

ADVISE BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

ADVISE REAR AXLE MOUNT BUSH S HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS ARE FITTED

Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,978 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,456 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders (255/40r19)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,244 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,851 miles

unable to check all steering /brake / suspension components due to covers fitted

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 DDO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc diesel 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 AV10 DDO, 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 DDO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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