1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Petrol · E1 LST
1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 18 May 1998. Recorded mileage 97,623 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E1 LST Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 97,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E1 LST MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (E1 LST) between March 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
E1 LST Mileage History
- 15/03/202294,586 mi
- 31/07/202495,446 mi+860 mi
- 06/01/202697,623 mi+2,177 mi
- 06/01/202697,623 mi
Average of roughly 796 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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