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342 DON

2018 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,647 mi
Last recorded59,647 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class45,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration342 DON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 59,647 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 59,467 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 55,552 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 48,205 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 41,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 35,380 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 30,017 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 30,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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342 DON is a 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,999cc petrol 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 342 DON, 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 342 DON registered?

342 DON is a 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is 342 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 342 DON 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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