2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · LW51 FHL
2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2002. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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LW51 FHL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2021
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LW51 FHL MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (LW51 FHL) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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