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499 YPH

2016 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,503 mi
Last recorded76,503 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class48,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration499 YPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 76,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 70,471 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 65,210 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 62,993 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,456 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 50,338 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 50,338 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 39,393 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 33,724 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 28,907 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,927 miles

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

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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499 YPH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,996cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 499 YPH, 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 499 YPH registered?

499 YPH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is 499 YPH safe to buy?

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