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L22 FLG

2014 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

246,758 mi
Last recorded246,758 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class59,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 FLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 246,758 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 233,274 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 205,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 205,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 199,271 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 199,252 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 183,738 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 172,227 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 150,797 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 131,038 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 130,119 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2019 106,212 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 96,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 95,455 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,074 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,964 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,743 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 50,280 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,148 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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L22 FLG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 59,431 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 L22 FLG, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L22 FLG registered?

L22 FLG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 September 2014.

Is L22 FLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 FLG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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