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500 XAG

2016 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,741 mi
Last recorded75,741 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class48,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 XAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 75,741 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 66,773 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 60,299 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 52,878 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 49,627 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 43,249 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 38,292 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 31,228 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 16,126 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 9,080 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 1,578 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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500 XAG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 500 XAG, 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

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What year was 500 XAG registered?

500 XAG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 December 2016.

Is 500 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 XAG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 500 XAG have outstanding finance?

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