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AVI 9257

2013 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,783 mi
Last recorded110,783 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class70,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVI 9257
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 110,783 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 105,316 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked/damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 105,316 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked/damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 84,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 70,809 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 55,339 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 43,595 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 32,910 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 20,764 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 18,582 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 16,917 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 15,115 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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AVI 9257 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AVI 9257, 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 AVI 9257 registered?

AVI 9257 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 November 2013.

Is AVI 9257 safe to buy?

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