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2016 Mercedes-benz S-class
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18,426 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some testable components
Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some testable components
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of 261 K?
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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.
Does 261 K have outstanding finance?
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