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18 MY

2016 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,198 mi
Last recorded97,198 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class48,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 MY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 97,198 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 87,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 87,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 75,907 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 65,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 55,225 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 55,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 46,790 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 46,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 42,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 31,550 miles

OSR tyre outer sidewall cut but cords not exposed

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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18 MY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 48,148 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 18 MY, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 18 MY registered?

18 MY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 February 2016.

Is 18 MY safe to buy?

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