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71 HE

2017 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,531 mi
Last recorded41,531 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class45,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 HE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 41,531 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 37,170 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 29,945 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 29,547 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 28,741 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 24,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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71 HE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class in White 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 71 HE, 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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How do I check the history of 71 HE?

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What year was 71 HE registered?

71 HE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is 71 HE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 71 HE 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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