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495 PRL

2015 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Hybrid electric (clean) 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,199 mi
Last recorded56,199 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class55,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration495 PRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 56,199 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 53,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 53,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 51,352 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 48,984 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 48,984 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 45,582 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 45,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 42,613 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf & osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 41,209 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 41,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 33,807 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 28,192 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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495 PRL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,996cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 495 PRL, 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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495 PRL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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