2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Petrol · LM51 YKU
2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 132,034 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,034 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM51 YKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 132,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM51 YKU 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 (LM51 YKU) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LM51 YKU Mileage History
- 05/01/2024128,690 mi
- 11/03/2024128,692 mi+2 mi
- 09/04/2025130,466 mi+1,774 mi
- 13/05/2025130,471 mi+5 mi
- 07/05/2026132,034 mi+1,563 mi
Average of roughly 1,432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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