2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · T3 EXL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by five consecutive clean MOT passes over the last five years. The most recent inspection conducted on 26 June 2025 at 217,703 miles returned no defects or advisories. This suggests that the current owner has maintained the vehicle to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements without recurring mechanical or structural failures being flagged during the annual testing process. The mileage profile is consistently high for a thirteen-year-old S-Class, averaging approximately 16,700 miles per annum. Between June 2021 and June 2025, the car covered 15,178 miles, moving from 202,525 to 217,703 miles. This steady annual accumulation indicates the vehicle has been used regularly for long journeys rather than sitting for long periods, which often prevents internal component degradation in seals and gaskets but places significant stress on high-mile components like the drivetrain and suspension assembly. Despite the clean MOT history, the high mileage necessitates a rigorous physical inspection of wear-related items that the MOT does not test. A buyer should scrutinize the condition of the air suspension bellows, control arms, and rubber bushings, as these components frequently fatigue after 200,000 miles. Particular attention should be paid to potential oil leaks around the engine block and gearbox housing, as the MOT test only identifies leaks if they are significant enough to drip onto the ground.