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34 KGG

2018 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

79,029 mi
Last recorded79,029 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class45,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration34 KGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 79,029 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 86,862 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))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 66,797 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 66,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 86,066 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 48,606 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 85,460 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 43,886 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 43,886 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 83,844 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 83,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 40,875 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 40,875 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 83,444 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 39,924 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,559 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 82,033 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 79,956 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 77,632 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,110 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,380 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,447 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,785 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,267 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 55,913 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 55,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 53,277 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,041 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,663 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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34 KGG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 34 KGG, 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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34 KGG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 March 2018.

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