2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · LW02 HVX
2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 128,098 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW02 HVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 128,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW02 HVX 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 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (LW02 HVX) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LW02 HVX Mileage History
- 01/02/2022165,730 km
- 26/01/2023111,277 mi
- 22/01/2024117,777 mi+6,500 mi
- 28/01/2025123,482 mi+5,705 mi
- 12/02/2026128,098 mi+4,616 mi
Average of roughly -9,338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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