1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2.8L Petrol · JET 11
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 27,731 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JET 11 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2023
- 27,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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JET 11 Mileage History
- 08/09/202227,649 mi
- 30/08/202327,731 mi+82 mi
Average of roughly 84 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
JET 11 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (JET 11) between September 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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