2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · PAO 163P
2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 188,507 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PAO 163P Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2023
- 188,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PAO 163P MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (PAO 163P) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2023 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 (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))”; “Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))”.
PAO 163P Mileage History
- 30/11/2021176,332 mi
- 01/12/2021176,341 mi+9 mi
- 07/12/2022182,063 mi+5,722 mi
- 24/11/2023188,507 mi+6,444 mi
Average of roughly 6,139 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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