2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.5L Petrol · 5 SSA

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 January 2026 at 44,108 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three preceding passes show no advisories or mechanical faults. The vehicle's test history indicates consistent compliance with MOT standards across the observed period. Recorded mileage sits at 44,108 miles against a ten-year age, equating to roughly 4,400 miles per year. The DVSA data shows 34,872 miles on 3 December 2022, rising to 38,631 miles at the failed test on 19 December 2023, then 38,637 miles eight days later on 27 December 2023, 42,114 miles on 18 December 2024, and 44,108 miles on 3 January 2026. Annual accumulation stays low and even, with no rapid use or standing gaps evident. The clean record across all five entries suggests the previous keeper maintained the car to a standard that avoided wear-related advisories. The 19 December 2023 failure at 38,631 miles carries no listed defects, implying an administrative or unrecorded-cause rejection rather than a mechanical fault, with the car passing eight days later. No recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, caliper, corrosion, or emissions issues appear in the sequence. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity, underbody corrosion, and consumable items such as tyres and wiper blades, as the MOT record does not capture wear below test thresholds. Given the low mileage and unbroken pass record since the 2023 anomaly, the vehicle shows no worsening trend or serious mechanical risk in the official data. Pre-purchase checks should focus on confirming the absence of hidden age-related perishing in hoses, suspension mounts, and brake lines that low-use S-Class models can develop despite clean MOTs.