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B22 TAX

2013 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

218,745 mi
Last recorded218,745 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class70,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 218,745 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 196,988 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 173,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake just passed test (16%)

Pass 6 Jul 2022 169,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear, over axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s. brake pads worn thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 169,199 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear, over axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s. brake pads worn thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 163,066 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 162,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 127,589 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 127,589 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,675 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 83,842 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 57,750 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,947 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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B22 TAX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 B22 TAX, 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 TAX registered?

B22 TAX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 August 2013.

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