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1997 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class2.8L Petrol

P78 RPU

Vehicle Insight Summary

1997 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class — Petrol, 2799cc. This vehicle has 93,150 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Expired

Expires 27/06/2026

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 93,150
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 2799cc

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 24 Jun 2026, 01:00

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (P78 RPU) has a recorded MOT history spanning from January 2022 to June 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mercedes-Benz has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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