1997 Mercedes S-Class 5.0L Petrol · FTV 1
1997 Mercedes S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 130,999 km. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 130,999 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FTV 1 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 130,999 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FTV 1 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 1997 Mercedes S-Class (FTV 1) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FTV 1 Odometer History
- 22/10/2022102,223 mi
- 14/10/2023115,024 mi+12,801 mi
- 18/10/2024125,120 mi+10,096 mi
- 20/10/2025130,999 km
- 20/10/2025130,999 km
Average of roughly 9,607 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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