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MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class1997 · 5.0L Petrol

R208 ABD

Vehicle Insight Summary

MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class (1997, Petrol, 4973cc) — mileage recorded at 160,040. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 22/05/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 160,040
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 4973cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 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

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Mercedes-Benz S-Class (R208 ABD) from 1997 show a total of 5 MOT tests between August 2008 and May 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mercedes-Benz has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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