2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · RA59 ESH

The vehicle presents a strong roadworthiness profile, showing a clear improving trend following a period of neglect. The most recent inspection conducted on April 25 2026 at 97,319 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed and that the vehicle currently maintains a high standard of compliance with UK road safety requirements. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a luxury executive saloon, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. Between the April 2024 test at 64,645 miles and the May 2025 test at 79,452 miles, the car covered 14,807 miles, showing a period of higher usage. However, the subsequent interval of nearly 18,000 miles by April 2026 suggests the vehicle is being driven regularly, which helps prevent seals from drying or components from seizing during long periods of inactivity. The failure in April 2023 at 53,834 miles highlighted a worn offside rear tyre with insufficient tread, an SRS light error, and worn brake pads with scored, pitted discs. While the vehicle has passed the subsequent three tests without issue, a buyer should still verify that the SRS fault was properly rectified and not merely cleared. Given the age and the history of brake disc pitting, a physical inspection of the current brake rotors is necessary to ensure no new corrosion or thinning has occurred, alongside a check of the complex S-Class suspension components which are prone to bushing wear at the 100,000-mile threshold.