MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class2013 · 3.0L DIESEL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT test in July 2025 at 224,478 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable despite an anomalous failure recorded in November 2024 at a mileage figure just eight miles prior to the eventual pass. Since the tester recorded no defects during that specific failure, the entry likely points to an administrative error or a minor sensor-related issue that was rectified immediately, rather than a systemic mechanical decline. The mileage profile indicates a significant shift in usage patterns over the last years. Between September 2022 (128,816 miles) and July 2025 (224,478 miles), the vehicle covered 95,662 miles in just under three years. This averages out to over 31,000 miles per annum, far exceeding the national average for a vehicle of this age. Such rapid high-mileage accumulation puts extreme strain on the S-Class's complex mechanical architecture, particularly the air suspension system, drivetrain bushings, and cooling-related components. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the components most susceptible to high-mileage wear on this luxury platform. Focus on the air struts for signs of leaks or sagging and check the lower control arm bushings for perished rubber or excessive play. Given the recent intensive use, the brake discs should be inspected for significant thinning and the calipers for signs of binding. While the MOT history is currently clean of structural corrosion, the sheer distance travelled suggests that heavy-duty suspension components may be nearing the end of their functional service life.