2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · KP57 PHY
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 140,810 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP57 PHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/01/2026
- 140,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP57 PHY 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 (KP57 PHY) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KP57 PHY Mileage History
- 26/10/2022117,126 mi
- 30/11/2023124,981 mi+7,855 mi
- 01/12/2023124,981 mi
- 28/11/2024133,066 mi+8,085 mi
- 29/01/2026140,810 mi+7,744 mi
Average of roughly 7,263 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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