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5 AVY

2015 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,975 mi
Last recorded56,975 miles
Recorded on16 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 AVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 56,975 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 52,767 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 46,346 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 41,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 35,956 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 30,479 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 24,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 18,952 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 18,952 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))

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 AVY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AVY, 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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What year was 5 AVY registered?

5 AVY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 September 2015.

Is 5 AVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 AVY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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