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5 OXL

2018 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,147 mi
Last recorded75,147 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class45,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 OXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 75,147 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2025 71,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 73,104 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 69,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 71,041 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 56,680 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 61,482 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 55,063 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 54,622 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 54,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 44,291 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 39,558 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 36,227 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 32,827 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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5 OXL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 5 OXL, 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 5 OXL registered?

5 OXL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is 5 OXL safe to buy?

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