1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Petrol · R43 UOK
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 175,630 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R43 UOK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2025
- 175,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R43 UOK Mileage History
- 09/08/2022172,400 mi
- 08/12/2022172,483 mi+83 mi
- 23/01/2023172,484 mi+1 mi
- 14/03/2024175,102 mi+2,618 mi
- 26/04/2025175,630 mi+528 mi
Average of roughly 1,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R43 UOK 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 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (R43 UOK) between August 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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