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198D696

2015 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,148 mi
Last recorded41,148 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class55,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration198D696
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2025 41,148 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 34,585 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 29,815 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 24,842 miles

Engine underbody covers fitted restricted view

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 24,644 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 21,569 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 17,500 miles

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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198D696 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 55,063 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 198D696, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 198D696 registered?

198D696 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 June 2015.

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