1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Petrol · R591 BLF
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 16/10/1997. Recorded mileage 154,258 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3199cc
R591 BLF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 154,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R591 BLF Mileage History
- 16/03/2022150,248 mi
- 04/07/2023152,172 mi+1,924 mi
- 13/08/2025154,258 mi+2,086 mi
Average of roughly 1,175 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R591 BLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (R591 BLF) between March 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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