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A17 HWL

2014 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,792 mi
Last recorded149,792 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class59,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 HWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 149,792 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 146,845 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 143,894 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 138,880 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 136,173 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 133,132 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 128,577 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 118,467 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 104,477 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,617 miles

emission not detected

Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,908 miles

emission not detected

Pass 28 Oct 2015 57,840 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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A17 HWL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A17 HWL, 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 A17 HWL registered?

A17 HWL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is A17 HWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 HWL shows 12 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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