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603 BOJ

2016 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,140 mi
Last recorded151,140 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class48,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration603 BOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 151,140 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 140,535 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 127,405 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 117,305 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 117,305 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On side wall And has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 103,221 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))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On side wall And has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 94,060 miles

Front Chip on windscreen

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/20 - worn inner edge / 2mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 94,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/20 - also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Chip on windscreen

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/20 - worn inner edge / 2mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 80,136 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 80,130 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (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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603 BOJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 603 BOJ, 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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603 BOJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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