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AW53 SAM

2010 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

153,629 mi
Last recorded153,629 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class76,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW53 SAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 153,629 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 150,211 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 146,076 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 142,319 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 138,252 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 132,309 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 125,125 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 117,438 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 110,406 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 98,574 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,151 miles

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

Offside Front inner steering rack arm has slight play

x4 wheels buckled

Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,062 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,308 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 50,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts and digs in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall but showing cords.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn bold on inner edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts and digs in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall but showing cords.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn bold on inner edge.

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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AW53 SAM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AW53 SAM, 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

How do I check the history of AW53 SAM?

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What year was AW53 SAM registered?

AW53 SAM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 March 2010.

Is AW53 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW53 SAM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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