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39 EW

2017 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,103 mi
Last recorded42,103 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class45,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration39 EW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 42,103 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 31,054 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 24,554 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 21,985 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 16,586 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 16,442 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 11,603 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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39 EW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 39 EW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 39 EW?

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What year was 39 EW registered?

39 EW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 December 2017.

Is 39 EW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 39 EW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 39 EW have outstanding finance?

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