1991 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · H17 NDJ
1991 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 1991. Recorded mileage 163,742 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H17 NDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 163,742 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.
H17 NDJ 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 1991 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (H17 NDJ) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
H17 NDJ Mileage History
- 27/07/2023162,125 mi
- 27/07/2023162,127 mi+2 mi
- 28/06/2024162,980 mi+853 mi
- 25/07/2025163,573 mi+593 mi
- 17/07/2026163,742 mi+169 mi
Average of roughly 544 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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