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B3 GUM

2013 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,305 mi
Last recorded138,305 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class70,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 GUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 138,305 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 132,156 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 125,165 miles

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))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 125,165 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 118,053 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 110,084 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 103,661 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 103,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 100,165 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 97,957 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,099 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,244 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,694 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,882 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 34,972 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 22,482 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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B3 GUM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B3 GUM, 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 B3 GUM registered?

B3 GUM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is B3 GUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 GUM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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