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MC51 BXT

2023 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

15,756 mi
Last recorded15,756 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 BXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 15,756 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 106,332 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 106,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 102,632 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 99,544 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. On the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Glow plug warning light active

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 99,544 miles

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. On the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Glow plug warning light active

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 95,967 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 95,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 93,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 93,522 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 89,850 miles

Nearside front inner torque arm bush starting to split.

Slight corrosion to offside front inner upper wing around suspension arm.

Some corrosion to rear body around subframe mountings. Rear anti roll bar corroded also.

Pass 28 Nov 2019 86,300 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 86,188 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking At filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 80,377 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 80,377 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 74,883 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 74,883 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 68,884 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,185 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,479 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 49,600 miles

front wipers poor

Fail 12 Nov 2013 49,595 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front wipers poor

Pass 6 Nov 2012 42,716 miles

front discs worn slight

Pass 28 Nov 2011 38,542 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 38,542 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,670 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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MC51 BXT is a 2023 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MC51 BXT, 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 3 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MC51 BXT is a 2023 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 March 2023.

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