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FA57 GSC

2020 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,192 mi
Last recorded81,192 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz S-class33,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 GSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 81,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 52,752 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 40,359 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 33,163 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 26,349 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 26,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 21,208 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 17,664 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 13,950 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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FA57 GSC is a 2020 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.4% with a typical mileage of 33,834 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 FA57 GSC, 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 6 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 FA57 GSC?

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What year was FA57 GSC registered?

FA57 GSC is a 2020 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 March 2020.

Is FA57 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 GSC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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