1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · FTV 1
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 130,999 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Lincoln
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 4973cc
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FTV 1 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 130,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FTV 1 Mileage History
- 22/10/2022102,223 mi
- 14/10/2023115,024 mi+12,801 mi
- 18/10/2024125,120 mi+10,096 mi
- 20/10/2025130,999 mi+5,879 mi
- 20/10/2025130,999 mi
Average of roughly 9,607 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (FTV 1) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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