2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.5L Petrol · 143 ARK
2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.5L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2013. Recorded mileage 79,939 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,939 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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143 ARK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 79,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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143 ARK 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (143 ARK) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
143 ARK Mileage History
- 11/02/202267,179 mi
- 04/02/202370,106 mi+2,927 mi
- 09/02/202472,670 mi+2,564 mi
- 04/02/202576,842 mi+4,172 mi
- 02/02/202679,939 mi+3,097 mi
Average of roughly 3,210 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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