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498 UYS

2016 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,252 mi
Last recorded28,252 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class48,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration498 UYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 28,252 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 May 2017 28,251 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 28,162 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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498 UYS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 498 UYS, 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 498 UYS registered?

498 UYS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is 498 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 498 UYS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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