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A18 NXV

2013 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,675 mi
Last recorded179,675 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class70,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 179,675 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 167,793 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 156,170 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 137,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 121,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,183 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 97,295 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 86,668 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 79,585 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 68,766 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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A18 NXV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 70,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 NXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 NXV registered?

A18 NXV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 October 2013.

Is A18 NXV safe to buy?

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