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5 DJP

2015 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,545 mi
Last recorded40,545 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 DJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 40,545 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 40,545 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 38,918 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 35,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 30,490 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 27,904 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 24,224 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 20,512 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 17,600 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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5 DJP is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel 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 DJP, 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 DJP registered?

5 DJP is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 September 2015.

Is 5 DJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 DJP 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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