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1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Petrol · M854 LYW

M854 LYW

1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Feb 1995. Recorded mileage 103,667 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
Year / Origin
1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
103,667 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1995
Engine
3199cc
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M854 LYW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2026
  • 103,667 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.

M854 LYW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (M854 LYW) between January 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

M854 LYW Mileage History

  1. 27/01/202398,579 mi
  2. 27/01/2024102,429 mi+3,850 mi
  3. 10/02/2025103,235 mi+806 mi
  4. 21/02/2026103,667 mi+432 mi
  5. 21/02/2026103,667 mi

Average of roughly 1,658 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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1995 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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