2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · DT61 DEL

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 13 October 2025 at 141,101 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. Every test from 2022 through 2025 returned a pass with no defects logged, aside from a failed test on 10 October 2025 at 141,005 miles that recorded no defects and was subsequently passed three days later. This anomaly suggests an administrative or documentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault on the vehicle. The mileage pattern sits at a reasonable 10,854 miles per year against the car's thirteen-year life, reflecting typical use for a luxury saloon. The records show steady annual accumulation: 84,337 miles in October 2022, 101,704 miles by September 2023, 122,691 miles in October 2024, and 141,101 miles by October 2025. No standing periods or sudden jumps are evident, and the clean advisory-free history across five years indicates the previous keeper maintained the car to a standard that avoided flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underside corrosion given the vehicle's age, as MOT passes with no advisories do not guarantee absence of developing rust on chassis members or subframes. The braking system, coil springs, and exhaust emissions should be physically checked despite the clean record, since consumable components at 141,000 miles will be nearing replacement regardless of test outcomes. The three-day fail-with-no-defects followed by pass in October 2025 warrants confirmation that the V5C and DVSA records are consistent before purchase. Otherwise, the documented history implies disciplined upkeep and no recurring mechanical trends requiring corrective action at this time.