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273 MRB

2016 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,638 mi
Last recorded71,638 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class48,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration273 MRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 71,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Located on end of suspension arm with shock absorber Lower bush in it. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush located in Lower suspension arm. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 65,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to limit & has deep cuts to tread area but not exposing reinforcement. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 57,216 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Metal nail/foreign object in Inner edge of tyre tread, didn't appear to be leaking air at time of test. ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS & OS Front Lower Rear suspension arm Outer ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 49,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacing as soon as possible. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn very close to legal limit - Tread measured at 1.7mm at time of test - Recommend replacing as soon as possible. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NS & OS Rear have multiple deep cuts but unable to see cords or canvas exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 40,522 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 33,051 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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273 MRB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 273 MRB, 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 273 MRB registered?

273 MRB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is 273 MRB safe to buy?

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