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1 LJE

2017 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,969 mi
Last recorded36,969 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class45,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 LJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 36,969 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 34,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 34,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 31,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 31,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 29,137 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 22,949 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 17,819 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 14,833 miles
Pass 22 May 2020

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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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1 LJE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 1 LJE, 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 1 LJE registered?

1 LJE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is 1 LJE safe to buy?

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