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111 RCS

2017 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,047 mi
Last recorded63,047 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class45,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 RCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 63,047 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 91,298 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 56,928 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 51,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 47,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 43,456 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 40,956 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 40,955 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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111 RCS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 45,672 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 111 RCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 111 RCS registered?

111 RCS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 February 2017.

Is 111 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 111 RCS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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