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501 BEL

2017 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,783 mi
Last recorded76,783 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class45,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration501 BEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 76,783 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 72,466 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 67,745 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 63,260 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 59,099 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 59,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 54,693 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 49,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 43,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 35,822 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 30,739 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 28,129 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 27,276 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 25,056 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 20,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 15,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 11,958 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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501 BEL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 501 BEL, 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 501 BEL registered?

501 BEL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 January 2017.

Is 501 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 501 BEL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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