2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · GS66 FLY
2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 66,178 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GS66 FLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 66,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GS66 FLY 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (GS66 FLY) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
GS66 FLY Mileage History
- 28/10/202138,079 mi
- 24/10/202248,763 mi+10,684 mi
- 23/10/202356,972 mi+8,209 mi
- 22/10/202462,128 mi+5,156 mi
- 22/10/202566,178 mi+4,050 mi
Average of roughly 7,053 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
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