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711 MWL

2016 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,741 mi
Last recorded60,741 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class48,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration711 MWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 60,741 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 54,363 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 54,363 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 47,151 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 39,917 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 39,917 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 31,494 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 25,188 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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711 MWL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 711 MWL, 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 711 MWL registered?

711 MWL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 December 2016.

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