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1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 6.0L Petrol · 11 DES

11 DES

1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (6.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 38,619 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
Year / Origin
1999
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
38,619 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 6.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1999
Engine
5987cc

11 DES Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
  • 38,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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11 DES Mileage History

  1. 29/10/202136,717 mi
  2. 02/11/202237,345 mi+628 mi
  3. 02/11/202338,061 mi+716 mi
  4. 01/04/202538,484 mi+423 mi
  5. 17/04/202638,619 mi+135 mi

Average of roughly 426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

11 DES MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 10:13
MOT Analysis

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 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (11 DES) between October 2021 and April 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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