2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2.9L Diesel · GL08 VEL
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 246,295 km. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 246,295 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 VEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 246,295 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.
GL08 VEL 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (GL08 VEL) between May 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GL08 VEL Odometer History
- 14/05/2024165,932 km
- 07/11/2024116,980 mi
- 12/05/2025135,500 mi+18,520 mi
- 22/12/2025246,292 km
- 22/12/2025246,295 km+3 km
Average of roughly 50,003 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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