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6 RKR

2016 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,237 mi
Last recorded61,237 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class48,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 RKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 61,237 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 53,829 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 53,809 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 44,240 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 35,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 30,636 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 25,960 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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6 RKR 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 85.7%.

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 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 6 RKR, 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

How do I check the history of 6 RKR?

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What year was 6 RKR registered?

6 RKR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is 6 RKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 RKR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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