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518 LEY

2018 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,547 mi
Last recorded25,547 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class45,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration518 LEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 25,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 25,547 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 24,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 22,001 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 22,001 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 20,761 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 19,922 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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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518 LEY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 518 LEY, 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 518 LEY registered?

518 LEY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 December 2018.

Is 518 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 518 LEY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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