2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · K1 XDM
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 129,217 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K1 XDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 129,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K1 XDM 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (K1 XDM) between May 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
K1 XDM Mileage History
- 24/05/2023128,878 mi
- 22/06/2023128,878 mi
- 16/09/2025129,215 mi+337 mi
- 03/11/2025129,215 mi
- 04/12/2025129,217 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 134 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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