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A2 XJP

2013 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,575 mi
Last recorded87,575 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class70,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 87,575 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 80,290 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 72,587 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 72,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 65,273 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 65,273 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2021 58,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 51,088 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 43,749 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 36,088 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 27,363 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 17,778 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 17,377 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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A2 XJP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A2 XJP, 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 A2 XJP registered?

A2 XJP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 November 2013.

Is A2 XJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 XJP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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