2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · GF51 XCL
2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 22 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 102,823 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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GF51 XCL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2021
- 102,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF51 XCL 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 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (GF51 XCL) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2021 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 (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
GF51 XCL Mileage History
- 30/10/2021102,823 mi
- 30/10/2021102,823 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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