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5 SSA

2016 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,108 mi
Last recorded44,108 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class48,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 SSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 44,108 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 42,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40R20 101Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35R20 104Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 38,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges 255/40R20 101Y Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 38,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges 255/40R20 101Y Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 34,872 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 31,824 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 28,758 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 24,460 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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5 SSA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 5 SSA, 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 5 SSA registered?

5 SSA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 October 2016.

Is 5 SSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 SSA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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