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5 AK

2015 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,228 mi
Last recorded43,228 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class55,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 AK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 43,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 40,748 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 40,748 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2023 36,846 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 33,286 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 33,286 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 28,241 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 28,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 22,688 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 22,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2019 17,136 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 12,978 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2018 12,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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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5 AK is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 5 AK, 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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5 AK is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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