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23 VA

2016 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,156 mi
Last recorded80,156 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class48,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 VA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 80,156 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 72,121 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 65,424 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 62,551 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 45,359 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 42,549 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 33,375 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 33,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 19,474 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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23 VA 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 88.9%.

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 23 VA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 23 VA?

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What year was 23 VA registered?

23 VA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is 23 VA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 VA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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