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53 EPF

2014 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,112 mi
Last recorded55,112 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class59,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 EPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 55,112 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 50,484 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 50,484 miles

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 45,814 miles

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 40,466 miles

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 34,817 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 28,834 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 23,463 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 19,223 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 13,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on its edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre going out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on its edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre going out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 13,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on its edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre going out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on its edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre going out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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53 EPF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 59,431 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 53 EPF, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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53 EPF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 October 2014.

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