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22 FDS

2017 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

191,530 mi
Last recorded191,530 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class45,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 FDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 191,530 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 184,901 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 179,443 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 179,440 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 162,633 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 158,774 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 135,479 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some component.

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 114,440 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 107,622 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,580 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 47,905 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 9 Jul 2019 38,786 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 26,121 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 11,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

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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22 FDS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 22 FDS, 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 22 FDS registered?

22 FDS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is 22 FDS safe to buy?

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