2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · HX60 BYM

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents a currently roadworthy status following a clean pass on 22 October 2025 at 89,454 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test showed no defects, though the prior day produced a failure at 89,429 miles with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Earlier records from 23 October 2024 and 21 September 2023 also returned passes with no advisories, indicating no escalating wear pattern over the two-year span covered. The odometer shows 89,454 miles against a 16-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,591 miles per year and marking this as a low-use example for its class. Annual accumulation stayed modest: 76,957 miles in September 2023 rose to 81,785 by October 2024, then to 89,454 by October 2025, a steady ~4,200 to 7,700 mile spread with no abrupt jumps. Such low mileage alongside repeated clean tests implies the previous keeper stored or lightly drove the car, though prolonged standing can conceal perished suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, or seized brake calipers not caught in a static test. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the suspension arms, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and likely periods of inactivity. The absence of recorded corrosion or structural advisories is favourable, but the 2024 and 2025 failures with no defects logged warrant confirmation that the VIN and test documentation are correctly aligned. Verify the underbody for structural integrity and check the exhaust emissions system, as 15-year-old Mercedes petrol units can develop cat or lambda faults unseen on a pass certificate.