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263 TAU

2015 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,011 mi
Last recorded70,011 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class55,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration263 TAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 70,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 68,544 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 66,990 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 66,985 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 62,955 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 56,077 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 51,321 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 45,540 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 33,442 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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263 TAU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 263 TAU, 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 263 TAU registered?

263 TAU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is 263 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 263 TAU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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