2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2.9L Diesel · AL18 LUL
2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 157,422 km. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 157,422 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL18 LUL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 157,422 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AL18 LUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (AL18 LUL) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AL18 LUL Odometer History
- 14/12/202177,002 mi
- 10/10/2023129,557 km
- 10/10/202494,220 mi
- 10/10/2025157,422 km
Average of roughly 21,045 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Airmatic Suspension FailureSerious
The AIRMATIC semi-active air suspension system features rubber air spring bellows that perish and leak over time, valve blocks that seize, and an electric air compressor that burns out from running continuously to compensate for pressure loss. Replacing struts and compressors carries substantial parts costs.
- NOX Sensor FailureModerate
Diesel variants (OM642 3.0-litre V6 in S 350 d and OM656 2.9-litre straight-six in facelift models) suffer widespread failure of the upstream and downstream nitrogen oxide (NOx) exhaust sensors. Moisture ingress and thermal shock damage internal sensor ceramics, causing engine warnings and non-start countdowns.
- Front Suspension Ball Joint and Control Arm WearModerate
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