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71 R

2014 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,095 mi
Last recorded46,095 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class59,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 46,095 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 43,896 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 41,183 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 38,902 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2022 35,434 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 32,019 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2019 27,104 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 23,743 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 20,420 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 20,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 R is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 59,431 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 R, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 71 R registered?

71 R is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 July 2014.

Is 71 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 71 R shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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