2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Petrol · JB51 JAS
2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 135,423 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JB51 JAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 135,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JB51 JAS 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 (JB51 JAS) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
JB51 JAS Mileage History
- 04/02/2022108,153 mi
- 20/03/2023111,409 mi+3,256 mi
- 16/03/2024119,567 mi+8,158 mi
- 17/03/2025127,056 mi+7,489 mi
- 04/02/2026135,423 mi+8,367 mi
Average of roughly 6,817 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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