Mercedes Benz S500 L Amg Ln Prm+exc Mhev4m A (2022)
2022 Mercedes Benz S500 L Amg Ln Prm+exc Mhev4m A
CarHunch analysed 180 real MOT records for the 2022 Mercedes Benz S500 L Amg Ln Prm+exc Mhev4m A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 L AMG has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.3%, which trails the UK average of 80% and suggests slightly higher reliability risk than typical for this age group. Only 7.8% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuring and well below concern level, though the below-average pass rate remains a meaningful consideration for a buyer.
At just over 32,800 miles median, these cars are running light for their age, yet they're still picking up an average of 0.4 advisories per test, pointing to early wear in non-critical areas—likely suspension, brakes, or electrical components typical of a complex hybrid powertrain. Before committing to purchase, have an independent specialist conduct a pre-buy inspection focusing on the hybrid system and suspension geometry, as the data suggests these are the early pain points on this model.
What to check before buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz S500 L Amg Ln Prm+exc Mhev4m 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%) | 179 | 75.5% | 0.13 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Mercedes Benz S500 L Amg Ln Prm+exc Mhev4m 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 2022 Mercedes Benz S500 L Amg Ln Prm+exc Mhev4m A vehicles fall between 20,180 and 41,581 miles.
2022 Mercedes Benz S500 L Amg Ln Prm+exc Mhev4m A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 144 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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