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FJ20 UPE

2020 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,754 mi
Last recorded53,754 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz S-class33,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ20 UPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 53,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts present (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts present (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 53,739 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts present (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts present (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 44,358 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 44,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 29,410 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all of them(4) (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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FJ20 UPE is a 2020 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJ20 UPE, 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.

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What year was FJ20 UPE registered?

FJ20 UPE is a 2020 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 March 2020.

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