2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · KE51 BUT
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 132,544 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE51 BUT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 132,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE51 BUT 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 (KE51 BUT) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KE51 BUT Mileage History
- 05/09/2023129,881 mi
- 28/11/2024131,038 mi+1,157 mi
- 28/11/2025132,521 mi+1,483 mi
- 04/12/2025132,544 mi+23 mi
- 05/12/2025132,544 mi
Average of roughly 1,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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