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143 ARK

2013 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,939 mi
Last recorded79,939 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class70,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration143 ARK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 79,939 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 76,842 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s rear tyres approaching legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub-frame corroded slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2024 72,670 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 70,106 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 67,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 67,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 57,533 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 55,938 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 53,064 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 42,199 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to the outer wall

Pass 21 Oct 2016 30,824 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 28,375 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint cross strut (2.5.B.1a)

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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143 ARK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 70,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 143 ARK, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 143 ARK registered?

143 ARK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 May 2013.

Is 143 ARK safe to buy?

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