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540 TKM

2014 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,973 mi
Last recorded47,973 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class59,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration540 TKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 47,973 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 47,925 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 42,337 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 39,024 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 37,315 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 35,437 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 33,832 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 30,391 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 23,821 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 23,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 17,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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540 TKM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol 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 540 TKM, 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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540 TKM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 3 November 2014.

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