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628 JAF

2018 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,305 mi
Last recorded92,305 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class45,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration628 JAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 92,305 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 82,327 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 76,315 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 72,251 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 63,969 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 63,968 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 56,833 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 49,128 miles

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

Offside Front 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 29 Jul 2019 36,255 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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628 JAF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 628 JAF, 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 628 JAF registered?

628 JAF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 June 2018.

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