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20 LR

2015 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,843 mi
Last recorded28,843 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class55,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 LR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 28,843 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 28,147 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 27,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 25,743 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 23,567 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 21,338 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 21,338 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 17,514 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR >> WHEEL OFF CHECK 2-3000 MILES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S/F LOWER STRUT KNUCKLE (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S/F LOWER STRUT KNUCKLE (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REAR TYRES (BOTH EDGES) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 17,494 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S/F (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR >> WHEEL OFF CHECK 2-3000 MILES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S/F LOWER STRUT KNUCKLE (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S/F LOWER STRUT KNUCKLE (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REAR TYRES (BOTH EDGES) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 12,006 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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20 LR is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 20 LR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 20 LR registered?

20 LR is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 September 2015.

Is 20 LR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 LR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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