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1 HWC

2018 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,429 mi
Last recorded71,429 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class45,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 HWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 71,429 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 61,308 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 48,722 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 36,563 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 26,028 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 26,028 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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1 HWC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 1 HWC, 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 1 HWC registered?

1 HWC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 November 2018.

Is 1 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 HWC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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