2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · JA52 ALE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent inspection on 23 December 2025 at 74,239 miles with no recorded defects. This result indicates that the primary mechanical and safety systems currently meet minimum regulatory standards. While a failure occurred in early December 2024 at 68,758 miles, the vehicle successfully re-tested just eleven days later, suggesting that the owner was willing to address and rectify any identified faults immediately. The mileage pattern is notably low for a sixteen-year-old S-Class, averaging approximately 4,640 miles per year. Between December 2022 and December 2024, the car covered 9,267 miles, showing consistent but light usage patterns. The jump of 5,311 miles between December 2024 and December 2025 maintains this low rate of accumulation. While low mileage often reduces engine wear and drivetrain stress, it can lead to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluids due to age and periods of inactivity. A physical inspection should focus on the specific risks of high-age, low-mileage luxury vehicles. The buyer must examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or perish, as these components degrade over time regardless of distance driven. Given the vehicle's age, checking the brake system for surface corrosion or seized calipers is essential, as infrequent use often leads to binding. Additionally, the structural integrity of the chassis should be verified for hidden rust to ensure that the low mileage has not masked underlying corrosion over nearly two decades of service.