2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · SM15 DON
2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 78,863 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM15 DON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 78,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SM15 DON 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 (SM15 DON) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SM15 DON Mileage History
- 11/01/202343,125 mi
- 05/01/202454,925 mi+11,800 mi
- 03/01/202565,999 mi+11,074 mi
- 02/01/202678,863 mi+12,864 mi
- 08/01/202678,863 mi
Average of roughly 11,942 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- NOX Sensor FailureModerate
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