2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · C18 SBB
2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 122,940 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C18 SBB Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 122,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C18 SBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (C18 SBB) between April 2013 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
C18 SBB Mileage History
- 19/04/201366,661 mi
- 17/03/201473,372 mi+6,711 mi
- 09/03/201579,246 mi+5,874 mi
- 18/03/201683,971 mi+4,725 mi
- 09/05/201788,656 mi+4,685 mi
- 08/05/201892,284 mi+3,628 mi
- 01/05/201994,849 mi+2,565 mi
- 19/10/202098,064 mi+3,215 mi
- 13/10/2022106,797 mi+8,733 mi
- 06/10/2023111,431 mi+4,634 mi
- 07/10/2023111,435 mi+4 mi
- 04/03/2024112,546 mi+1,111 mi
- 01/03/2025116,855 mi+4,309 mi
- 13/04/2026122,940 mi+6,085 mi
Average of roughly 4,335 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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