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B22 NSL

2013 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,647 mi
Last recorded99,647 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class70,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 NSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 99,647 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 97,729 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 85,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 85,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 62,038 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 40,463 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2020 39,769 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))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2019 38,816 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2018 37,529 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 35,699 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,578 miles

Front WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint CROSS STRUT BALL JOINT. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,824 miles

FRONT PADS 65% WEAR APPROX

SLIGHT WATER INGRESS O/S MIRROR LENSE(REPEATER).

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR (3.5.1i)

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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B22 NSL is a 2013 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 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 B22 NSL, 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 B22 NSL registered?

B22 NSL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is B22 NSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 NSL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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