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EIW 981

2021 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,747 mi
Last recorded22,747 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz S-class32,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIW 981
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2025 22,747 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 19,308 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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EIW 981 is a 2021 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 32,818 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EIW 981, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EIW 981 registered?

EIW 981 is a 2021 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 March 2021.

Is EIW 981 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIW 981 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EIW 981 have outstanding finance?

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