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7111 VB

2016 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,647 mi
Last recorded54,647 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class48,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7111 VB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 54,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm, shock absorber lower ball joint mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm, shock absorber lower ball joint mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 49,595 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 38,788 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 30,053 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 20,007 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 14,326 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 9,435 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 9,418 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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7111 VB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,980cc 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 7111 VB, 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 7111 VB registered?

7111 VB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 November 2016.

Is 7111 VB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7111 VB 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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