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5 AXS

2017 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,932 mi
Last recorded68,932 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class45,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 AXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 68,932 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 61,040 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 61,023 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2023 55,021 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 46,386 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 45,981 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 45,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 38,367 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 38,365 miles

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

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

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

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 AXS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 45,672 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 AXS, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5 AXS registered?

5 AXS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 2017.

Is 5 AXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 AXS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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