2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.7L Diesel · LA59 WTC
2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.7L, diesel). First registered 10 Feb 2010. Recorded mileage 136,205 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA59 WTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 136,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA59 WTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (LA59 WTC) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LA59 WTC Mileage History
- 23/05/2023125,013 mi
- 06/06/2024131,664 mi+6,651 mi
- 20/05/2025136,022 mi+4,358 mi
- 28/05/2025136,196 mi+174 mi
- 28/05/2025136,205 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 5,555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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