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56 AV

2016 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,350 mi
Last recorded59,350 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class48,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 AV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 59,350 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 50,912 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 44,577 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,666 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2021 32,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 28,487 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 21,358 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

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

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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56 AV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 56 AV, 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 56 AV registered?

56 AV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 May 2016.

Is 56 AV safe to buy?

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