2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.8L Petrol · BF51 LMY
2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 73,087 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF51 LMY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2022
- 73,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BF51 LMY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (BF51 LMY) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BF51 LMY Mileage History
- 26/05/202273,087 mi
- 28/05/202273,087 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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