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2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 L AMG LN Prem + Exec E A: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 L AMG LN Prem + Exec E As, from 307 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 307 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

307MOT tests in 2025
95%pass first time (all 2023 cars: 92%)
18,900typical miles a year
14%had tyres flagged

What gets flagged at MOT

The share of 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 L AMG LN Prem + Exec E A MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Tyres
    14% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    4% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    1% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2022268Tyres 13%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 L AMG LN Prem + Exec E As registered in 2023. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score