2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · 598 HLP

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents a clean and stable roadworthiness record. The most recent test on 25 June 2025 at 62,708 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the full history shows no worsening faults, advisories, or repeated failures. Each annual examination returned a pass with no defects noted, indicating consistent upkeep and no escalating mechanical concerns. Annual mileage has averaged close to 6,271 miles, which is typical for a ten-year-old vehicle of this class. The records show steady, low annual accumulation: 40,476 miles in July 2021, rising to 47,336 by June 2022, 52,693 by June 2023, 57,578 by June 2024, and 62,708 by June 2025. No gaps exist between tests and no sudden jumps in distance travelled appear, suggesting the car was used lightly and stored or serviced with care by its previous keepers. Given the absence of any flagged items across five consecutive passes, the DVSA data reveals no recurring suspension bushes wear, brake disc corrosion, binding calipers, exhaust emission breaches, or structural integrity issues. The clean sheet implies the previous owner addressed consumable items before each test rather than letting tyres, wiper blades, or lamps drift into advisory territory. A buyer should still commission an independent pre-purchase inspection to confirm underbody condition and check for hidden corrosion not visible during the MOT. Although the record is unblemished, standing time associated with low mileage can mask perished rubber components or flat-spotted tyres, so the suspension, brake lines, and fluid condition warrant physical verification before purchase.