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A16 DCW

2013 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,183 mi
Last recorded39,183 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class70,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 39,183 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 39,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2024 38,765 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 34,438 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 31,275 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 28,704 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 26,499 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 19,728 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 15,873 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 12,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 10,197 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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A16 DCW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 70,014 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 A16 DCW, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 DCW registered?

A16 DCW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is A16 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 DCW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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