MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class2018 · 6.0L Petrol

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 April 2026 at 35,362 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of annual passes since at least 2022. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the five-year DVSA history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work at any test stage. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for an eight-year-old executive saloon. The record shows 30,706 miles at the 6 April 2022 test, rising only to 35,362 miles by April 2026. That equates to roughly 1,150 miles added per year across the last four tests, well below the 4,420 annual average implied by the age. Such low accumulation suggests prolonged standing periods, though the clean test outcomes give no evidence of neglect in statutory inspection compliance. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers given the car's low-use profile. Vehicles left stationary for extended intervals commonly develop perished rubber components and slight corrosion on brake discs despite passing emissions and structural checks. The MOT record shows no flagged wear, but static storage can mask intermittent binding or seizing not visible during a short road test. The absence of any advisory on tyres, exhaust, or structural integrity across all five tests implies previous owners maintained basic upkeep. Given the 607-mile gap between the April 2025 and April 2026 readings, confirm in person that fluids, brake lines, and underbody condition match the paper record before purchase.