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101 SM

2018 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,612 mi
Last recorded27,612 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class45,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration101 SM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 27,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 26,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 21,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension legs-dust covers starting to split

Pass 8 Dec 2022 14,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2021 10,024 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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101 SM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 45,674 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 101 SM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 101 SM registered?

101 SM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 December 2018.

Is 101 SM safe to buy?

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