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54 MBY

2014 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,405 mi
Last recorded141,405 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class59,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 MBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 141,405 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 126,769 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 108,308 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 91,744 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 73,676 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,622 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 56,861 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 42,327 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 26,765 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 26,765 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel droplets on front undertray (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked Inner rim (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Strong fuel smell under bonnet and under vehicle

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 26,752 miles

Fuel system component leaking Dripping from undertray. (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked Inner rim (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2017 22,581 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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54 MBY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 54 MBY, 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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54 MBY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 January 2014.

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