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B9 EXE

2016 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,636 mi
Last recorded139,636 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class48,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 EXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 139,636 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 121,530 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 99,784 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 92,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 87,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Arm which shock absorber attaches to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 80,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 80,620 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 80,581 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 77,477 miles

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

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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B9 EXE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 48,148 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 B9 EXE, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B9 EXE registered?

B9 EXE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is B9 EXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 EXE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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