2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · S4 HGL
2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 05 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 88,597 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S4 HGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 88,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S4 HGL 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (S4 HGL) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
S4 HGL Mileage History
- 08/08/202477,713 mi
- 09/08/202477,713 mi
- 15/08/202583,603 mi+5,890 mi
- 18/08/202583,603 mi
- 07/08/202688,597 mi+4,994 mi
Average of roughly 5,455 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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
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- Front Suspension Ball Joint and Control Arm WearModerate
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