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5 OC

2015 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,335 mi
Last recorded158,335 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class55,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 OC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 158,335 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 158,335 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 151,007 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 151,007 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 141,827 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 131,215 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 114,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 96,294 miles

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

Engine cover + Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2021 96,294 miles

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

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

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

Engine cover + Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 76,771 miles

Nearside NS mirror ind lens cracked, water ingress, still working

Fail 18 Feb 2020 76,771 miles

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

Nearside NS mirror ind lens cracked, water ingress, still working

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 54,019 miles

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

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 OC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OC, 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 OC registered?

5 OC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is 5 OC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 OC shows 12 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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