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BD55 RAS

2013 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,272 mi
Last recorded147,272 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class70,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 RAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 147,272 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 143,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 136,979 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 132,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 130,415 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 121,629 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))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 121,629 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 112,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 102,034 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 89,282 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 89,282 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 69,558 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 60,649 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,913 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,449 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 26,234 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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BD55 RAS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc 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 BD55 RAS, 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 BD55 RAS registered?

BD55 RAS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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The MOT history for BD55 RAS 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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