2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Petrol · 55 FAE
2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 12/10/2001. Recorded mileage 56,785 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 3199cc
55 FAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
- 56,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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55 FAE Mileage History
- 24/03/202255,398 mi
- 17/03/202355,490 mi+92 mi
- 17/03/202355,490 mi
- 12/03/202455,755 mi+265 mi
- 03/04/202556,785 mi+1,030 mi
Average of roughly 458 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
55 FAE 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 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (55 FAE) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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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