MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of 18 MY?
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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?
The MOT history for 18 MY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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