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123 LC

2018 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,800 mi
Last recorded71,800 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class45,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration123 LC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 71,800 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 67,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 54,235 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 43,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 34,493 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 34,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 25,991 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 25,991 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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123 LC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 123 LC, 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 123 LC registered?

123 LC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 April 2018.

Is 123 LC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 123 LC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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