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27 DEC

2017 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,466 mi
Last recorded125,466 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class45,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 DEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 125,466 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 119,906 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 113,065 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 100,260 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 86,708 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 79,605 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,549 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,846 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 23,943 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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27 DEC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 27 DEC, 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 27 DEC registered?

27 DEC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is 27 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 27 DEC shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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