2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · J29 AVP
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2017. Recorded mileage 56,774 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J29 AVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 56,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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J29 AVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (J29 AVP) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
J29 AVP Mileage History
- 07/03/202228,787 mi
- 22/02/202334,409 mi+5,622 mi
- 20/02/202440,459 mi+6,050 mi
- 24/02/202549,760 mi+9,301 mi
- 13/03/202656,774 mi+7,014 mi
Average of roughly 6,968 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Airmatic Suspension FailureSerious
The AIRMATIC semi-active air suspension system features rubber air spring bellows that perish and leak over time, valve blocks that seize, and an electric air compressor that burns out from running continuously to compensate for pressure loss. Replacing struts and compressors carries substantial parts costs.
- NOX Sensor FailureModerate
Diesel variants (OM642 3.0-litre V6 in S 350 d and OM656 2.9-litre straight-six in facelift models) suffer widespread failure of the upstream and downstream nitrogen oxide (NOx) exhaust sensors. Moisture ingress and thermal shock damage internal sensor ceramics, causing engine warnings and non-start countdowns.
- Front Suspension Ball Joint and Control Arm WearModerate
Weighing over two tonnes, the W222 exerts tremendous load on its complex multi-link front suspension. Lower control arm compliance bushes, track control ball joints, and anti-roll bar drop links wear rapidly on UK roads, resulting in knocking over speed bumps and MOT failure.
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