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1997 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class6.0L Petrol

R196 ABD

Vehicle Insight Summary

MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class (1997, Petrol, 5987cc) — mileage recorded at 80,364. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 08/06/2023

Tax

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Mileage: 80,364
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 5987cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

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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: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Mercedes-Benz S-Class (R196 ABD) from 1997 show a total of 1 MOT test between June 2022 and June 2022.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mercedes-Benz has a 100% success rate (1 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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