2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2.9L Diesel · DR60 DHR
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2017. Recorded mileage 38,388 miles. MOT valid until 08 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DR60 DHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2026
- 38,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DR60 DHR 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 (DR60 DHR) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
DR60 DHR Mileage History
- 17/10/202429,069 mi
- 18/10/202429,069 mi
- 14/10/202534,038 mi+4,969 mi
- 15/10/202534,039 mi+1 mi
- 20/10/202638,388 mi+4,349 mi
Average of roughly 4,644 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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