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45 VV

2016 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,135 mi
Last recorded81,135 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class48,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 VV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 81,135 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 64,304 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 63,609 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 56,319 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 43,167 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 27,212 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 27,212 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 26,150 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 26,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 22,646 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 12,115 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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45 VV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 45 VV, 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 45 VV registered?

45 VV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is 45 VV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 45 VV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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