Mercedes Benz S 580 L Amg Ln Prem + Exec E A (2023)
2023 Mercedes Benz S 580 L Amg Ln Prem + Exec E A
CarHunch analysed 257 real MOT records for the 2023 Mercedes Benz S 580 L Amg Ln Prem + Exec E A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This S 580 is failing its MOT significantly more often than the UK average—just 59.6% pass on first attempt versus 80% nationally—which is a red flag for a premium £100k+ saloon barely a year old. The dangerous defect rate of 6.2% is mercifully low, so safety-critical failures are uncommon, but the sheer number of first-time failures suggests build quality or early durability issues that shouldn't exist at this price point.
At 32,777 miles average for a 2023 model, these cars are being driven normally and aren't high-milers, yet they're still racking up problems—averaging 0.11 failures and 0.5 advisories per vehicle. Before committing to one, get a full pre-purchase inspection from a Mercedes specialist, as the broader failure pattern suggests you'll be dealing with warranty claims or costly out-of-warranty repairs sooner than you'd expect from a new S-Class.
What to check before buying a 2023 Mercedes Benz S 580 L Amg Ln Prem + Exec E A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2023 Mercedes Benz S 580 L Amg Ln Prem + Exec E A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2023 Mercedes Benz S 580 L Amg Ln Prem + Exec E A vehicles fall between 20,522 and 42,015 miles.
MOT History Averages
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