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SHV 31R

2026 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,438 mi
Last recorded81,438 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHV 31R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 81,438 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 78,695 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 66,613 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 66,613 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 59,257 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 59,257 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 48,111 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 37,234 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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SHV 31R is a 2026 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SHV 31R, 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 0 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHV 31R registered?

SHV 31R is a 2026 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 February 2026.

Is SHV 31R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHV 31R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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