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56 BKT

2015 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,085 mi
Last recorded79,085 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class55,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 BKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 79,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 77,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 76,775 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 75,761 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 74,912 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight damage to o/s/r bumper

Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,416 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 62,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2018 62,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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56 BKT is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,996cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 56 BKT, 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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56 BKT is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 February 2015.

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