2018 Tesla Model S Electric · MA18 SVL

The most recent MOT from September 2025 shows a pass, but this followed a significant failure just three days prior. The failure was extensive, involving multiple worn brake discs and pads across all four corners, alongside two tyres with exposed cords. This indicates that the vehicle was being driven with critically worn consumables. There is a clear and recurring pattern of neglected maintenance regarding the braking system. In 2024, the car passed with advisories for worn discs and thinning pads, which escalated into a total failure in 2025 when the components reached dangerous levels. This suggests a trend of deferred maintenance rather than a stable or improving service history. The mileage of 55,096 over eight years is roughly 6,887 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. This level of usage is not excessive, so the rapid wear of brakes and tyres suggests they were simply not replaced when they reached the end of their service life. While the car passed its most recent test, the history of allowing tyres to reach the point of exposed cords and brakes to fall below 1.5mm is a red flag for how the vehicle has been cared for. When inspecting this car in person, your priority should be to check the remaining thickness of the brake pads and the condition of the discs to ensure the recent repairs were thorough.