Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A car check
Is the Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A reliable? We analysed 738 real MOT tests across 338 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A.
Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 123 | 91.9% | 12,196 | 20,917 | 33,962 |
| 2022 | 318 | 89.6% | 20,930 | 33,624 | 51,048 |
| 2021 | 259 | 89.6% | 19,759 | 31,372 | 46,794 |
How Long Does a Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A Last?
Based on 338 Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.9% MOT pass rate from 123 tests
89.6% MOT pass rate from 259 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.9% across 123 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A THIS CAR | 90.1% | 738 | 30,921 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes-benz C | 77.6% | 8,031,355 | 77,082 mi | 32 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz E | 79.4% | 4,722,746 | 83,960 mi | 33 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz A-class | 77.6% | 4,204,702 | 57,023 mi | 28 yrs |
| Rover 2600 | 72.5% | 1,236 | 72,730 mi | 48 yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.1% across 738 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Mercedes-benz S500 L AMG Ln Prm+exc MHEV4M A owner drives around 11,106 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.