2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2.8L Petrol · HD51 GZC
2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 133,126 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD51 GZC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2023
- 133,126 miles 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.
HD51 GZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (HD51 GZC) between January 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HD51 GZC Mileage History
- 20/01/2022191,425 km
- 31/01/2023132,232 mi
- 14/02/2023133,126 mi+894 mi
Average of roughly -54,619 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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