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76 RG

2016 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,608 mi
Last recorded74,608 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class48,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration76 RG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 74,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 74,601 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 68,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2023 62,908 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 62,903 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 54,056 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 43,445 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 36,817 miles

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

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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76 RG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue 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 76 RG, 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 76 RG registered?

76 RG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is 76 RG safe to buy?

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