2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · GY51 HZK
2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 137,975 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY51 HZK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 137,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GY51 HZK 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 HZK) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GY51 HZK Mileage History
- 24/11/2022130,346 mi
- 07/11/2023133,423 mi+3,077 mi
- 10/11/2023133,425 mi+2 mi
- 18/11/2024135,834 mi+2,409 mi
- 24/11/2025137,975 mi+2,141 mi
Average of roughly 2,542 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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