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1 SUR

2018 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,565 mi
Last recorded123,565 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class45,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 SUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 123,565 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 114,680 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 99,197 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2023 99,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,497 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 61,577 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 61,558 miles

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

Both front tyres worn outer edges

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside/nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside/nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 59,756 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 42,302 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 15,563 miles

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 SUR is a 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1 SUR?

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What year was 1 SUR registered?

1 SUR is a 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is 1 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 SUR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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