2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2.9L Diesel · FX18 JWV
2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 70,718 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX18 JWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 70,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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FX18 JWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (FX18 JWV) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are 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.
FX18 JWV Mileage History
- 31/03/202237,920 mi
- 28/03/202347,615 mi+9,695 mi
- 27/03/202456,226 mi+8,611 mi
- 25/03/202563,318 mi+7,092 mi
- 26/03/202670,718 mi+7,400 mi
Average of roughly 8,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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
Weighing over two tonnes, the W222 exerts tremendous load on its complex multi-link front suspension. Lower control arm compliance bushes, track control ball joints, and anti-roll bar drop links wear rapidly on UK roads, resulting in knocking over speed bumps and MOT failure.
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