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239D166

2017 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,978 mi
Last recorded10,978 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class45,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration239D166
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 10,978 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 8,383 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 7,299 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 7,257 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 2,907 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 2,092 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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239D166 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 239D166, 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 239D166 registered?

239D166 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 May 2017.

Is 239D166 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 239D166 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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