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SS16 BOO

2016 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,836 mi
Last recorded140,836 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class48,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 BOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 140,836 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 127,835 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 127,740 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 103,526 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 75,101 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 75,101 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 50,260 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 50,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 30,624 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 24,325 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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SS16 BOO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 48,148 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 SS16 BOO, 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 10 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 SS16 BOO registered?

SS16 BOO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is SS16 BOO safe to buy?

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