2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · SUC 8
2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2002. Recorded mileage 78,386 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SUC 8 Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 78,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SUC 8 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (SUC 8) between June 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
SUC 8 Mileage History
- 01/06/200630,670 mi
- 08/06/200737,953 mi+7,283 mi
- 10/06/200844,147 mi+6,194 mi
- 18/06/200946,603 mi+2,456 mi
- 22/06/200946,603 mi
- 30/03/201048,724 mi+2,121 mi
- 23/03/201150,352 mi+1,628 mi
- 13/04/201251,740 mi+1,388 mi
- 12/04/201353,029 mi+1,289 mi
- 23/04/201353,030 mi+1 mi
- 17/04/201454,665 mi+1,635 mi
- 21/04/201555,373 mi+708 mi
- 10/05/201656,984 mi+1,611 mi
- 04/05/201758,313 mi+1,329 mi
- 10/05/201758,314 mi+1 mi
- 30/04/201859,102 mi+788 mi
- 01/05/201859,102 mi
- 30/04/201960,374 mi+1,272 mi
- 28/05/202161,387 mi+1,013 mi
- 30/05/202262,257 mi+870 mi
- 25/05/202366,020 mi+3,763 mi
- 29/05/202470,411 mi+4,391 mi
- 20/05/202574,637 mi+4,226 mi
- 18/04/202678,386 mi+3,749 mi
Average of roughly 2,400 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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