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61 LS

2017 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,740 mi
Last recorded74,740 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class45,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration61 LS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 74,740 miles

undertray attached

Pass 11 Nov 2024 69,579 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 66,312 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 53,762 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 43,031 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 36,426 miles

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

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

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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61 LS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 61 LS, 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.

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What year was 61 LS registered?

61 LS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 September 2017.

Is 61 LS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 61 LS shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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