1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · FTV 1
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 132,589 km. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 132,589 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FTV 1 Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2026
- 132,589 km recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FTV 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (FTV 1) between March 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
FTV 1 Odometer History
- 15/03/200674,636 mi
- 29/03/200783,702 mi+9,066 mi
- 29/03/200783,702 mi
- 28/03/200891,667 mi+7,965 mi
- 28/03/200891,667 mi
- 02/03/200999,798 mi+8,131 mi
- 02/03/200999,798 mi
- 31/03/2010113,954 mi+14,156 mi
- 28/03/2011123,173 km
- 28/03/2012131,484 mi
- 30/03/2012131,484 mi
- 28/03/2013134,045 mi+2,561 mi
- 09/04/2014135,606 mi+1,561 mi
- 07/03/2015140,816 mi+5,210 mi
- 09/03/2016150,036 mi+9,220 mi
- 04/04/201754,397 mi-95,639 mi
- 04/04/201754,401 mi+4 mi
- 23/03/201865,601 mi+11,200 mi
- 09/04/201977,133 mi+11,532 mi
- 06/10/202087,609 mi+10,476 mi
- 23/10/202192,681 mi+5,072 mi
- 22/10/2022102,223 mi+9,542 mi
- 14/10/2023115,024 mi+12,801 mi
- 18/10/2024125,120 mi+10,096 mi
- 20/10/2025130,999 km
- 20/10/2025130,999 km
- 21/10/2026132,589 km+1,590 km
- 21/10/2026132,589 km
Average of roughly 2,813 km per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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