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2 BBA

2017 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,189 mi
Last recorded150,189 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class45,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 BBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 150,189 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 139,129 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 130,287 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 114,291 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 110,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 102,355 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 102,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020

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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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2 BBA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 2 BBA, 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 2 BBA registered?

2 BBA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is 2 BBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 BBA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 2 BBA have outstanding finance?

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