Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013–2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
One side sits lower after standing, the car takes too long to rise, or a suspension warning appears.
Leave the car parked for a while before the viewing if possible, then start it and drive slowly over a rough side road.
£1,800
Engine light, AdBlue warning, reduced power at times, or a message saying the car will not restart after a set mileage.
Start the car, let the dash complete its checks, then drive until fully warm.
£1,200
Engine light, sluggish response, uneven running or poorer fuel economy than expected.
Accelerate gently and then more firmly from low speed once the engine is warm.
£1,200
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013–2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually