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261 K

2016 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,426 mi
Last recorded18,426 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class48,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration261 K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 18,426 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 17,522 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 15,812 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some testable components

Fail 6 Nov 2023 15,812 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some testable components

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 14,436 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 12,138 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 10,325 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 8,424 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 8,414 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect spaced (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect spaced (0.1 (c))

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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261 K is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,498cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 261 K, 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 261 K registered?

261 K is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is 261 K safe to buy?

The MOT history for 261 K 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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