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243 JDT

2015 Mercedes-benz S-class

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,999 mi
Last recorded68,999 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class55,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration243 JDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 68,999 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 68,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 61,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 52,862 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 43,376 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 34,937 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 34,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2020 28,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 27,997 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

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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243 JDT is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 243 JDT, 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 243 JDT registered?

243 JDT is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is 243 JDT safe to buy?

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