2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Petrol · GY51 HRA
2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 123,607 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY51 HRA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2024
- 123,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY51 HRA 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 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (GY51 HRA) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GY51 HRA Mileage History
- 03/10/2022109,113 mi
- 11/10/2023116,903 mi+7,790 mi
- 11/10/2023116,903 mi
- 01/10/2024123,607 mi+6,704 mi
- 02/10/2024123,607 mi
Average of roughly 7,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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